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YH03 VRX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,886 mi
Last recorded188,886 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VRX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 188,886 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 187,544 miles

Central exhaust silencer bracket is corroded advise repair

both hand brake cables are insecure brackets are missing

Fail 27 Oct 2020 187,544 miles

Central exhaust silencer bracket is corroded advise repair

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both hand brake cables are insecure brackets are missing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 181,601 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 181,601 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 177,052 miles

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

Slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f body

o/s/f body out rigger corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 177,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f body

o/s/f body out rigger corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 172,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 169,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 166,722 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 166,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 159,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 153,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,345 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 111,089 miles

N/S Headlight adjusting motor broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,089 miles

N/S Headlight adjusting motor broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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YH03 VRX 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 68.4%.

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 YH03 VRX, 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 YH03 VRX registered?

YH03 VRX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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