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YE03 DZL

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,770 mi
Last recorded174,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DZL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 174,770 miles

Oil leak ()

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

chassie corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 161,915 miles

brakes pipes rear to front slight corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 150,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 150,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear panel exessivly corroded but not affecting the strength of the chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 136,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 127,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,841 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,416 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 106,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 61,314 miles

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

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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YE03 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE03 DZL, 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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YE03 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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