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YM52 LMO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,547 mi
Last recorded138,547 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 LMO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 138,547 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside/ chassis/suspension/steering parts,repairs all undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear chassis fitted with wooden deck

Rear registration lamp affected by indicators/hazzard lamps

Fail 15 Jun 2022 138,542 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside/and suspension/steering parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear chassis fitted with wooden deck

Pass 5 Dec 2020 133,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipes very corroded

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,979 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 125,978 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured second leaf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,018 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,016 miles

Nearside 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,136 miles

front diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil Leak Front Diff Unit

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 102,043 miles

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

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

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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,305 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,842 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 78,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,152 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2009 60,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,808 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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YM52 LMO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM52 LMO, 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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YM52 LMO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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