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YR53 LJA

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,600 mi
Last recorded183,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LJA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 183,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 182,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 179,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 178,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 178,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 177,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 173,976 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 173,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 168,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 163,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,834 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 155,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 150,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 150,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 143,478 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 143,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 134,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 114,936 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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YR53 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR53 LJA, 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 YR53 LJA registered?

YR53 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 LJA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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