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YM03 WTG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WTG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back mounting holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting-holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper has tape on corners

Nearside Front door damaged

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

general corrosion on underside,poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,911 miles

rear of chassis badly corroded

silencer box hanger corroded away from shassis

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock (2.4.A.3)

rear of chassis badly corroded

silencer box hanger corroded away from shassis

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,271 miles

Front wiper rubbers separating off blades

Some areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Some areas of surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper rubbers separating off blades

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Some areas of surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,690 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,690 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,133 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

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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YM03 WTG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM03 WTG, 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 YM03 WTG registered?

YM03 WTG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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