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YJ03 EKT

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 144,776 miles

Play in front idler bushes.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 144,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Play in front idler bushes.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,247 miles

REPAIR TO N/S/F TYRE WALL!

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen and wipers deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose clamp missing

n/s/f tyre pressure low

reg plates deteriorating

some travel in brake

Fail 18 Feb 2015 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

REPAIR TO N/S/F TYRE WALL!

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen and wipers deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose clamp missing

n/s/f tyre pressure low

reg plates deteriorating

some travel in brake

Fail 17 Feb 2015 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REPAIR TO N/S/F TYRE WALL!

chips in screen

n/s/f brake hose clamp missing

n/s/f tyre pressure low

reg plates deteriorating

some play in brakes

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,271 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 EKT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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