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YM03 XAG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,045 mi
Last recorded96,045 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,035 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,750 miles

Front Lower panel corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 94,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower panel corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear chassis legs starting to corrode

offside rear shocker cover has corrosion

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker cover not secure

front inner valance corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker cover not secure

front inner valance corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear shocker cover corroed

Fail 31 May 2018 89,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 pipe to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear shocker cover corroed

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 3 pipes that join rear load valve at valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

front cross member (radiator support) badly corrdoed

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 3 pipes that join rear load valve at valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

front cross member (radiator support) badly corrdoed

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 77,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,101 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,101 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,106 miles

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

front discs starting to pit

not all brake pipes visable

very slight front bearing play

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,710 miles

surface corrossion on chassis.

Pass 28 May 2009 64,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked

front number plate starting to deterioate

oil filter corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 28 May 2009 64,524 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to deterioate

oil filter 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 XAG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAG, 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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YM03 XAG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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