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YF03 UVJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,564 mi
Last recorded118,564 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 UVJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 118,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General overall chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 118,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General overall chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,492 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,938 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 99,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 96,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside lock stop cover missing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 68,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,607 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 41,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,894 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 UVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YF03 UVJ, 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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What year was YF03 UVJ registered?

YF03 UVJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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