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YD53 MFY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 MFY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,445 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,723 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 106,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,352 miles

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

split pins missing from both lower ball joints

Fail 2 Sep 2023 100,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

split pins missing from both lower ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,680 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 94,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,311 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,278 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 45,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2006 33,357 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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YD53 MFY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD53 MFY, 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.

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What year was YD53 MFY registered?

YD53 MFY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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