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YE53 NZV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NZV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 150,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 125,714 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,428 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,490 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)

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 NZV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE53 NZV, 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 NZV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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