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YT03 OBR

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,067 mi
Last recorded81,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OBR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,067 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 79,550 miles

General corrosion under

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,091 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad support or crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER /RADIATOR SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 77,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from front to middle of vehicle were joins are (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded & holed all way across (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing near shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded holed & corroded were exhaust is (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor wire been cut (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification leaf spring broken & bushes worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front headlightlenses fading

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,764 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,764 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LSV. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSEALED BLACK/CLEAR.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 64,032 miles

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)

corrosion to chassis and suspension.

wipers split.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to chassis.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,828 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mountings. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cvross member /body mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to chassis.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,670 miles

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

chassis corrosion.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corrosion.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,533 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,865 miles

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

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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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