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YV03 EKX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

261,005 mi
Last recorded261,005 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 EKX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 261,005 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 260,717 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 245,941 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 245,941 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 235,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 228,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 225,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 225,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 215,426 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 215,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 204,283 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 192,614 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 192,614 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 181,911 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroding/brake pipes rear

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2010 181,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 165,451 miles

brake pads and discs worn

c.v boots cracking

corrosion present chassis

Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,009 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 148,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 133,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 109,502 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 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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