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YP53 JXL

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JXL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,448 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner pick up bed

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

front fog lights not working

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 127,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner pick up bed

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

front fog lights not working

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to truck bed

middle exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,272 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to pick up bed

middle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,553 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust short tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,490 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,264 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2020 109,628 miles

Fuel pipe leaking both front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,281 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

spare wheel flat

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,044 miles

front anti role bar drop link bushes perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,044 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust pipe isn't attached to rear silencer and unable to attach the equipment. (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti role bar drop link bushes perishing

rear exhaust box mounting bracket badly corroded but has been temporally repaired

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,545 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,489 miles

high level brake light 33% not lit

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

high level brake light 33% not lit

Pass 18 May 2009 65,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2007 51,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,779 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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YP53 JXL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YP53 JXL, 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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YP53 JXL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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