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YJ03 ELC

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,135 mi
Last recorded104,135 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 104,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 139,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 139,909 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch hydraulic hose chafed.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 135,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 135,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 114,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,862 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 91,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,414 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 ELC 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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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