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YS53 YGR

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,203 mi
Last recorded184,203 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 184,203 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 184,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 175,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 areas of damage (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 163,279 miles

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

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 163,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 149,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 149,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,511 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 114,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,495 miles

slight wear inside edge of tread on offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 110,490 miles

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

slight wear inside edge of tread on offside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,317 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind both front wheels

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,160 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 92,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 76,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,839 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,342 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 YGR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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