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YR53 OLU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,044 miles

corrosion to under side all over

underside under sealed

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,244 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,200 miles

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

front bumper corroded

general corrosion on chassis & suspension components

Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,111 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front bumper corroded

general corrosion on chassis & suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,133 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

vehicle chassis corroded in places

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,967 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all body mounting areas slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated and front mounting broken

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,044 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all body mounting areas slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated and front mounting broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,275 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight brake bind rear axle

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,275 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight brake bind rear axle

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,577 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 47,577 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,304 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,304 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,604 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades torn slightly

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades torn slightly

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 35,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,781 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

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 OLU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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