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YX53 SKE

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,858 mi
Last recorded168,858 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 168,858 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 159,911 miles

chassis and under body very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2016 149,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 148,954 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,256 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,411 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 109,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,843 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,714 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,749 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2009

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,283 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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YX53 SKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX53 SKE, 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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YX53 SKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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