MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
damp around steering box
general under body corrosion
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bump stop missing
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking between bellows (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bump stop missing
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking between bellows (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear prop shaft front UJ has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bump stop missing
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking between bellows (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bump stop missing
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking between bellows (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear prop shaft front UJ has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cover missing off n/s number plate lamp
nail in n/s/f tyre
slight corrosion in all brake pipes
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing lower ball joint (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cover missing off n/s number plate lamp
nail in n/s/f tyre
slight corrosion in all brake pipes
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 VSP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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