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YE03 EBN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

213,305 mi
Last recorded213,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EBN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 213,305 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 211,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various around vehicle + body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 209,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside + at bodymounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 207,640 miles

Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroding (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 207,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower mount (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bolts x 2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr + osr buck outriggers/ strengtheners/mounts as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides + corrosion present (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various on chassis + suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 204,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear body mountings corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2020 201,645 miles

Front Lower panel corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing in front of o/s/front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 201,260 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides x members near shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 198,978 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 198,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 196,368 miles

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

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

Rear diff casing corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 196,187 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member near shackle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear diff casing corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 193,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 193,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 189,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 185,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 185,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 181,204 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 181,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 176,902 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 173,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 169,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 169,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 159,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 144,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 124,851 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legel limit 2mm on centre and inner 3mm on outside edge

Pass 12 May 2006 91,284 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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YE03 EBN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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