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YR03 PLV

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,764 mi
Last recorded156,764 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 PLV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 156,764 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 150,355 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 150,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front lower crossmember

Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,692 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes painted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes painted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,457 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly choppy

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 116,425 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly choppy

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 107,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,728 miles

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

tyres cracking slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,711 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,195 miles

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

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

TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,909 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,909 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,104 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,881 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 55,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,223 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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YR03 PLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR03 PLV, 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 YR03 PLV registered?

YR03 PLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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