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YG53 ZVU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,963 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,699 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 109,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,036 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,108 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,853 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 71,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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