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YP53 ZPD

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZPD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 122,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Spring Eye Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,861 miles

nearside idler arm ball joint worn

rear spring eye bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,858 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside idler arm ball joint worn

rear spring eye bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,754 miles

c.v gaitors deteriorating

offside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,752 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

c.v gaitors deteriorating

offside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,122 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,318 miles

cant see pads

Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cant see pads

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,706 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low in center of tread

Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear tyres wearing low in center of tread

Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,259 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,343 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

springs coroded leaf / coil

Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,330 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

discs worn / coroded

springs coroded leaf / coil

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP53 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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