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ML53 YHB

2003 Ford Ranger · Diesel · 2499cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2499cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ranger Diesel 2499cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 125,710 miles on the clock, averaging 5,065 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 YHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 YHB 32k56k79k102k126k '07'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage120,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage113,574 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage111,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage109,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage108,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage99,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage95,766 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage82,710 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage71,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage67,082 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,077 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage57,061 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,035 miles
Since last MOT+24,560 miles
PASS
Mileage32,475 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YHB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2499cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 YHB

What car is ML53 YHB?

ML53 YHB is an red Ford Ranger, diesel (2499cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 YHB?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 YHB was 125,710 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 YHB passed its MOT?

ML53 YHB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.

Is ML53 YHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 YHB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML53 YHB?

ML53 YHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.