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YJ03 EJY

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EJY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 133,986 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, (close to top shocker mount as marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, (several areas above leaf spring hangar as marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both inner wings areas corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing, damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reverse lens holed and broken

Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded but serviceable.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 127,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded but serviceable.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,635 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 120,635 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 109,721 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,931 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/front lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,966 miles

moderate wear nearside and offside front shock absorber bush's

Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,981 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 EJY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJY, 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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YJ03 EJY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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