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YM53 FYU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,749 mi
Last recorded149,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 149,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 148,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,958 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 132,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2011 123,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 123,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,519 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,672 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 70,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 55,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front foot brake balance/efforts-lower at offside.

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 FYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYU, 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 YM53 FYU registered?

YM53 FYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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