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YF03 ZNH

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,790 mi
Last recorded171,790 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 171,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 171,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (next to fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,335 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2018 166,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch (not within prescribed area)

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,884 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch (not within a prescribed area)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2017 162,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch (not within a prescribed area)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 155,157 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch (bonnet side) but not within a prescribed area

light corrosion to chassis

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 147,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 147,907 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,069 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 120,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 110,503 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 108,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 103,206 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 75,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZNH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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