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YE53 UXK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,057 mi
Last recorded114,057 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing lightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing lightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Starting to deteriorate corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Starting to deteriorate corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also outer side wall is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 109,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering idler joint has slight play

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Front of rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,490 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,490 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,565 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,367 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,367 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,647 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,574 miles

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

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 UXK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE53 UXK registered?

YE53 UXK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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