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YP03 UYC

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,318 mi
Last recorded201,318 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UYC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 201,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front chassis cross-member corroded, covered in under-seal.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 196,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to chassis

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion and holes to front chassis crossmember

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 187,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to chassis

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion and holes to front chassis crossmember

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 176,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 171,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 171,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 164,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear axle service brake has lower effort

offside front seatbelt frayed but not weakened

oil leak

rear end of propshaft slightly insecure, nut missing and a nut blot loose

Fail 20 May 2016 164,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear axle service brake has lower effort

offside front seatbelt frayed but not weakened

oil leak

rear end of propshaft slightly insecure, nut missing and a nut blot loose

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 154,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 138,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 138,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 125,516 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 125,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,640 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 73,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,374 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YP03 UYC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP03 UYC, 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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YP03 UYC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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