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YJ03 EKZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,875 mi
Last recorded179,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 179,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 179,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 172,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 172,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,345 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 162,807 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 162,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 137,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 137,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 111,242 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 111,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,273 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,297 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 EKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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