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YG53 OYW

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OYW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present on chassis inner wings body panels

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,344 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion on every panel and taped up

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,860 miles

vehicle body has corrosion present

vehicle has corrosion present on chassi

Fail 26 Aug 2020 79,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger to chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion present

vehicle has corrosion present on chassi

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,450 miles

corrosion present

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,171 miles

vehicle chassi has corrosion present

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,483 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

vehicle chassi has corrosion present

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,628 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,945 miles

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

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

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,482 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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YG53 OYW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG53 OYW, 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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YG53 OYW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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