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YF53 SYZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 SYZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,504 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

prop shaft hanging off

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,318 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,623 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 24,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YF53 SYZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF53 SYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 SYZ registered?

YF53 SYZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 SYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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