2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · GY53 RKA
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 197,753 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY53 RKA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 197,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 RKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (GY53 RKA) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
GY53 RKA Mileage History
- 30/05/2022193,180 mi
- 08/06/2022193,180 mi
- 12/07/2023197,753 mi+4,573 mi
Average of roughly 4,093 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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