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YK53 ZXA

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,156 mi
Last recorded56,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 51,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,279 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,389 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 23,778 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,590 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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YK53 ZXA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YK53 ZXA, 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 YK53 ZXA registered?

YK53 ZXA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YK53 ZXA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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