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YM53 EGC

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EGC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,263 miles

rear butt heavily corroded

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))

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 93,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

rear butt heavily corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 92,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 2 Dec 2024 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear shock mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis front mounting area of rear leaf spring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Pass 27 Dec 2023 89,554 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

all underside corroded heavily covered in mud

front panel heavily corroded not in prescribed area

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

all underside corroded heavily covered in mud

front panel heavily corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,233 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear springs corroded

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

body sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,503 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to body

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,104 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,151 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced either side of rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

off side mirror gives a distorted view to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully assess osr brake pipes

Vehicle chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2018 75,713 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,952 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

travel on brake pedal could be improved

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,587 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,582 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,065 miles

n/s/r towbar mount corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,242 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,145 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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YM53 EGC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM53 EGC, 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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YM53 EGC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 EGC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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