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YL03 UAJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UAJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring: saddle corroded

chassis & body heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2026 120,520 miles

Central Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cyl (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring: saddle corroded

chassis & body heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2022 110,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

Fail 28 Nov 2022 110,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,002 miles

Body panels slightly corroded and slightly loose

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

Underbody and Chassis corroded

Underbody and all Suspension components slightly corroded

chassis undersealed in sections preventing inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,467 miles

body slightly corroded

chassis rails slightly corroded

chassis undersealed in sections preventing inspection

underbody and underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,438 miles

body slightly corroded

chassis rails slightly corroded

chassis undersealed in sections preventing inspection

underbody and underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 108,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body slightly corroded

chassis rails slightly corroded

underbody and underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,312 miles

body slightly corroded

chassis rails slightly corroded

underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,839 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,453 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

body and chassis slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 98,908 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,978 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,128 miles

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2007 83,349 miles

crack in O/S mirror

Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

crack in O/S mirror

Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,259 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 UAJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UAJ, 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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YL03 UAJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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