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YT53 JYA

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,786 mi
Last recorded190,786 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JYA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 190,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer wing slightly corroded

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

radiator support slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 183,230 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 183,195 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 179,945 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Front Exhaust mountain deteriorating.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 177,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 177,237 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 174,092 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 166,711 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 166,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 159,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 152,207 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 152,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,123 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 140,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 131,727 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 123,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 114,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 105,798 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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YT53 JYA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT53 JYA, 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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YT53 JYA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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