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WG53 EHZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EHZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 138,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 131,653 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 131,653 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 126,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 126,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,760 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,969 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,969 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,057 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 100,481 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,318 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 98,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 EHZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG53 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

WG53 EHZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 EHZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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