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YS03 LKN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values continase black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise both outer rear sills corroded on truck body

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,629 miles

chassis rails

o/s cv boot

rear springs

Fail 23 Sep 2020 106,628 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s front brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear o/s door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

chassis rails

o/s cv boot

rear springs

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,943 miles

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

all body mounts and chassis rails corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all body mounts and chassis rails corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all brakes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

advise ignition switch missing

Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all brakes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

advise ignition switch missing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,500 miles

brake pipes

chassis corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,499 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/.s rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipes

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,295 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

front x member corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,218 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,217 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,186 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s reatlamp cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,186 miles

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

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s reatlamp cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake andfuel pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

exaustcorroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 98,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake andfuel pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

exaustcorroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,824 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,884 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake pipes corroded

front reg platecracked

rearshsckle bushes worn o/s n/s

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,884 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

front reg platecracked

rearshsckle bushes worn o/s n/s

Pass 28 May 2010 82,248 miles

brake pipes rusting.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear shackle bushes worn.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 14 May 2009 75,188 miles

Front CV gaiters starting to perish

Tailgate handle broken, still functional

Fail 14 May 2009 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front CV gaiters starting to perish

Tailgate handle broken, still functional

Pass 29 May 2008 68,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 57,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 42,627 miles

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

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)

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

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 LKN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LKN, 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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YS03 LKN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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