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YV03 DHZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,468 mi
Last recorded177,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 177,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 177,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 176,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 176,257 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking above diff cover (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 175,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 175,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 173,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 168,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tail lense slightly cracked

offside wing mirror slightly damaged in top left corner

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tail light unit slightly cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tail light unit slightly cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,149 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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YV03 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV03 DHZ, 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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What year was YV03 DHZ registered?

YV03 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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