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YG53 VJN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 115,361 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,803 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 114,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from cylinder head area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possibly incorrectly fitted bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,440 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front wheel binding

Pass 11 May 2017 104,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,967 miles

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

Rear silencer support strap u/s

Fail 26 May 2016 98,956 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low slight body damage (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear silencer support strap u/s

Pass 18 May 2015 96,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,536 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,095 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,044 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,003 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,003 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,053 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,053 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,957 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VJN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG53 VJN, 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 YG53 VJN registered?

YG53 VJN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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