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YT03 FKS

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,527 mi
Last recorded91,527 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 91,527 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 89,410 miles

undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,007 miles

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

rusty underside

Pass 29 May 2020 88,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,574 miles

Chassis getting very rusty

Front crossmember corroded but not supported area

Fuel pipes very rusty

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear axle casing leaking oil

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake disc (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear axle casing leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,669 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

rear axle casing leaking oil

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

rear axle casing leaking oil

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,911 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,533 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 59,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 42,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,559 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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YT03 FKS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YT03 FKS, 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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YT03 FKS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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