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YG53 ZBZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from rear limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from rear limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,568 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,568 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,247 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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