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YJ03 DEP

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,544 mi
Last recorded147,544 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DEP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 147,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 136,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly cracking, slight weep of grease, just ok at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread and worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust has a slight blow and mounting corroded

centre rear seat belt slightly deteriorated

front bumper corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 125,044 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 125,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 108,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 108,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2022 91,087 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Fail 13 May 2022 91,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb was fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Pass 13 May 2021 77,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer cv boot cracking

Fail 1 May 2021 77,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer cv boot cracking

Pass 15 May 2020 76,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 73,338 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,116 miles

exhaust centre mount detached/corroded.

Pass 2 May 2013 51,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,981 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,504 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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YJ03 DEP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YJ03 DEP, 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 YJ03 DEP registered?

YJ03 DEP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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