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YS53 NPN

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,002 mi
Last recorded198,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NPN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 198,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

damage to front bumper o/s/f wing

Pass 5 Oct 2019 191,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 182,021 miles

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

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

corrosion tow bar mounting

floor pans corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 181,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and nearside front at lower fixing (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and nearside front near bumper (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside front floor pans corroding

some corrossion to tow bar mounting

Pass 1 Mar 2017 172,966 miles

ABS warning light sequence incorrect

Center exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2016 169,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 164,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 161,214 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 149,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 149,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 134,449 miles

n/s rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread(bald).

slight wheel bearing noise n/s front

Fail 26 Oct 2010 134,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread(bald).

slight wheel bearing noise n/s front

Pass 19 Nov 2009 125,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,560 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,272 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 NPN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YS53 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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