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YL53 AUT

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,378 mi
Last recorded181,378 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AUT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 181,378 miles

Centre silencer support temporary repair.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 181,296 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint spring missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and cover split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Centre silencer support temporary repair.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,075 miles

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp aim just inside limits

Nearside front tyre 3mm

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 158,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim just inside limits

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,026 miles

damage to o/s front light cover

general chassis and suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2013 147,921 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s front light cover

general chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 146,936 miles

exhaust strap and both rear shock absorbers deterioated

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r leaf spring splaying

o/s/f sidelight lense broken

rear leaf springs have play in spring eye bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2012 146,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

exhaust strap and both rear shock absorbers deterioated

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r leaf spring splaying

o/s/f sidelight lense broken

rear leaf springs have play in spring eye bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,353 miles

nearside rear leaf spring splaying

offside front sidelight lense broken

Fail 3 Nov 2011 143,343 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear leaf spring splaying

offside front sidelight lense broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 137,501 miles

n/s/r leaf spring splayed

o/s/f indicator lense broken but not affecting light output

Pass 7 Nov 2009

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight play in n/s steering idler arm

Pass 4 Nov 2008 120,355 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 120,355 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 106,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 106,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,157 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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YL53 AUT is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL53 AUT, 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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YL53 AUT is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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