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YL03 NGN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,693 mi
Last recorded166,693 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NGN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 166,693 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg corroded to the extent that suspension may collapse (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 159,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 138,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded four marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 May 2016 126,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 117,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,607 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 101,607 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 94,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 88,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 73,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,446 miles

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 May 2007 46,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,593 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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YL03 NGN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL03 NGN, 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 YL03 NGN registered?

YL03 NGN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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