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WG53 EHY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EHY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,646 miles

damage to o/s and n/s body panels and front bumper

o/s/r tire getting low 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,831 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 69,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,223 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,675 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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WG53 EHY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG53 EHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG53 EHY registered?

WG53 EHY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WG53 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 EHY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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