MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings [at steering idler] (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings [at drop arm ball joint ] (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Valve stem slightly damaged [both sides] (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
fuel pipes corroded
oil filter leaks
play in steering box/arms
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
fuel pipes corroded
oil filter leaks
play in steering box/arms
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion present underbody/chassis/axles
exhaust backbox bracket corroded
front discs poor
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion present underbody/chassis/axles
exhaust backbox bracket corroded
front discs poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes front to rear corroding/brake pipes rear
exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes front to rear corroding/brake pipes rear
exhaust deteriorating
brake pads and discs worn
c.v boots cracking
corrosion present chassis
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YV03 EKX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EKX, 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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YV03 EKX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 August 2003.
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