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YC53 LXO

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LXO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 114,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,545 miles

chassis surface corrosion

suspension surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,892 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,488 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 74,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded small one on rear axle as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,605 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,772 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges,plus small cracks in outer walls

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,556 miles

(5.1B.4a)the nearside front specified seat belt locking stork is starting to deteriorate and may soon require service or replacement

(5.1B.4a)the offside front specified seat belt locking stork is starting to deteriorate and may soon require service or replacement

(7.2.1b)the centre exhaust silencer support bracket is excessively deteriorated and ideally requires renewal

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,702 miles

ADVISE CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,535 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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YC53 LXO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 LXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 LXO registered?

YC53 LXO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YC53 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 LXO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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