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YM52 WRA

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,915 mi
Last recorded162,915 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 WRA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 162,915 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (upper) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency @ minimum - attention required.

Fail 29 May 2019 162,915 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (upper) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high - (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency @ minimum - attention required.

Pass 19 May 2018 160,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2017 159,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing age.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 158,667 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2016 158,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2016 158,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to damage (1.8)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,751 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 157,244 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn.

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 11 Dec 2013 155,194 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 155,115 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 150,642 miles

Exhaust rear section in poor condition. (Hanger brackets)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 147,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 147,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 139,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 133,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 127,123 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 127,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 113,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 113,603 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 WRA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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