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YJ03 EKP

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 126,886 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,880 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s+n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s+n/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,268 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,789 miles

Bonnet cable stiff

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 118,788 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet cable stiff

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2013 113,253 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 99,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,629 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,995 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 76,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 67,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,226 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 56,226 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,510 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 EKP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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