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YG53 VLB

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,933 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,933 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,454 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 89,983 miles

Front front brake binding both front brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Braking system leaking both front to rear brake pipes corroderd and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis / body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,521 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,636 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 57,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,074 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 48,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YG53 VLB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

YG53 VLB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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