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YF03 WXS

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,446 mi
Last recorded204,446 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WXS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 204,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 194,082 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER BODY

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 185,382 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 182,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 170,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 170,971 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 170,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower body panel corroded

Slight brake judder

Pass 12 Apr 2018 161,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 161,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 153,552 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,520 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

slight play on d bushs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,520 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion on brake pipes

slight play on d bushs

Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,086 miles

slight play on both front shocker bushs

slight play on front d bushs

Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play on both front shocker bushs

slight play on front d bushs

Pass 29 Apr 2013 121,082 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 121,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,079 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 87,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,301 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 74,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,331 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 WXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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