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YJ03 EKW

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,211 miles

all underside including all chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,768 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body and chassis slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body and chassis slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,504 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,030 miles

Both front compartment brake pipes greased

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Both rear axle brake pipes greased

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded and insecure but exhaust system remains secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 113,926 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front compartment brake pipes greased

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Both rear axle brake pipes greased

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded and insecure but exhaust system remains secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,451 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 EKW 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 80%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

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

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