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YT53 JYH

2003 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

242,705 mi
Last recorded242,705 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JYH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 242,705 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside middle exhaust box mounting strap broken but system still supported

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 242,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside middle exhaust box mounting strap broken but system still supported

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 238,144 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion along front bumper mounting panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 8 Mar 2017 238,138 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion along front bumper mounting panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2016 229,001 miles

Nearside exhaust centre section mount broke but system still supported

Fail 23 Feb 2016 228,996 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside exhaust centre section mount broke but system still supported

Pass 4 Mar 2015 219,312 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 219,312 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 210,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 200,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 200,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 182,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 182,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 164,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 152,854 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 152,854 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 13 Feb 2009 147,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 140,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 127,476 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 JYH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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