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YF03 PVY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 PVY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 135,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 123,534 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff offside oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front diff offside oil seal leaking

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,693 miles

front radiator mounting cross panel corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,693 miles

front radiator mounting cross panel corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,770 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,984 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,984 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 27,229 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 27,229 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 17,327 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,599 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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YF03 PVY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YF03 PVY, 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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YF03 PVY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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