2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · KV53 YCY
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 101,166 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KV53 YCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 101,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KV53 YCY Mileage History
- 26/09/202294,479 mi
- 27/09/202397,057 mi+2,578 mi
- 30/09/202499,225 mi+2,168 mi
- 08/10/202499,227 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2025101,166 mi+1,939 mi
Average of roughly 2,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV53 YCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (KV53 YCY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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