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YE53 NZU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 153,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure hose mounting (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front body mountings corroded

front bumper holes repaired with tape

radiator mounting cross rail corroded

rear load area corroded and holed

spare wheel mounting corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 147,371 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front body mountings corroded

front bumper holes repaired with tape

radiator mounting cross rail corroded

rear load area corroded and holed

spare wheel mounting corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 140,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 138,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

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

front panel holed and corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 138,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working dissconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

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

front panel holed and corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,516 miles

Front panel holed and corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 135,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside binding (3.7.C.2)

Front panel holed and corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,011 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 132,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,857 miles

Centre stop light wires disconnected

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre under inflated

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,857 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre under inflated

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,465 miles

vehicle chassis heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2013 123,465 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

vehicle chassis heavy surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 117,711 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light in-op

Fail 25 Aug 2011 110,463 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light in-op

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,395 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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YE53 NZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YE53 NZU, 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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YE53 NZU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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