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YH53 VSP

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,566 mi
Last recorded181,566 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 181,566 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 181,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 168,786 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 160,678 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 160,678 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 151,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 151,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,951 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,661 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,448 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,448 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,322 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,499 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 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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