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YT03 YSC

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 YSC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 130,884 miles

Rear Axle U clamps corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,045 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 129,045 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2023 125,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 125,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 125,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,793 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,789 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. Deemed outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis load valve mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,828 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coated in wax oil unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,999 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 119,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,020 miles

corrosion and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front anti roll bar mount bush slightly worn

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipe

Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,005 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front anti roll bar mount bush slightly worn

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 117,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fails to work (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,564 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,826 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 109,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,450 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,450 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,763 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,998 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 40,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 40,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2006 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 34,252 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 YSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 YT03 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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