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YH53 FFL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,587 mi
Last recorded122,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FFL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,587 miles

Exhaust down pipe mounting broken

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,582 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Offside rear (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust down pipe mounting broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,334 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

Exhaust corroded

Noise offside front wheel bearing area

Offside front anti roll bar link poor

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,580 miles

exhaust support centre in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,580 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

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

exhaust support centre in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,711 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,741 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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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YH53 FFL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH53 FFL, 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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YH53 FFL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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