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YS03 LJJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,412 mi
Last recorded143,412 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 141,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,033 miles

rear leaf spring shackles have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2013 128,343 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft u/j has play

shim on offside front inner brake pad displaced

Fail 3 Jun 2013 128,273 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front propshaft u/j has play

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,407 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,159 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 May 2011 118,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,283 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 64,556 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,556 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 47,028 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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YS03 LJJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS03 LJJ, 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 YS03 LJJ registered?

YS03 LJJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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