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YH53 PUV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 PUV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,675 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 95,969 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 85,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,597 miles

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

scratch on front screen

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

scratch on front screen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,385 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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YH53 PUV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH53 PUV, 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 YH53 PUV registered?

YH53 PUV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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