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2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

265,307 mi
Last recorded265,307 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 265,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 265,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 260,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 245,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 245,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 222,106 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 222,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 190,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 190,258 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 55,467 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 VPN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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