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YL03 PYS

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,011 mi
Last recorded39,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 39,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 37,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corroded close to body mount

Offside Front corroded close to body mount

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 36,045 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corroded close to body mount

Offside Front corroded close to body mount

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 35,201 miles

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 32,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 31,130 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 29,647 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 291,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 27,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,078 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,720 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 PYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 PYS registered?

YL03 PYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 PYS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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