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YH53 ULJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,086 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,817 miles

brake pipes corroded, play ion steering

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,339 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,712 miles

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

brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,487 miles

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

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

off side mirror has small crack in glass

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,786 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 ULJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

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

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