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YU52 DYS

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,375 mi
Last recorded173,375 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 DYS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 173,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 173,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 165,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 165,058 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 161,807 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 153,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 143,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 105,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 99,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 99,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,251 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 58,566 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YU52 DYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YU52 DYS, 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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YU52 DYS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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