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YF03 ZHX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,508 mi
Last recorded162,508 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 162,508 miles

corrosion to near side front body mounting area

Fail 16 Mar 2020 162,508 miles

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

corrosion to near side front body mounting area

Pass 4 Mar 2019 153,841 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 153,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 133,896 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

prop-shaft rear u/j broken

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,383 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 121,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 89,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,073 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,073 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,410 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2010 64,667 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)

f/o/s tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,721 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 ZHX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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