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YR03 UPC

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 UPC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/underside components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 75,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/underside components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,399 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Oct 2022 75,392 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,733 miles

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

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

advance corrosion to off side front floor .

rear exhaust mounting very rusty.

some corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,583 miles

rear exhaust rusty around mounting.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,396 miles

rear exhaust rusty around mounting.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,789 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rusty.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,789 miles

rear exhaust mounting rusty.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,204 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2008 49,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,358 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 UPC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

YR03 UPC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 UPC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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