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YG03 KNJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,256 mi
Last recorded145,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 KNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 145,241 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear tank mounting excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank rear support starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 137,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 134,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 126,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,621 miles

Offside rear tyre small cut in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,621 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Offside rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,811 miles

Front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,532 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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YG03 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG03 KNJ, 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 YG03 KNJ registered?

YG03 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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