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YS53 NDE

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NDE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 99,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 99,603 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,219 miles

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 May 2012 95,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,642 miles

slight power steering leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight power steering leak

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,773 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

os mirror glass cracked. front tyres scrubbing/ damage to osr bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,728 miles

corosion on brake pipes

dents+scratches on bodywork

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2007 55,728 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

corosion on brake pipes

dents+scratches on bodywork

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,911 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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YS53 NDE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YS53 NDE, 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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YS53 NDE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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