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WG53 PBO

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

194,498 mi
Last recorded194,498 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 PBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 194,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills Corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 176,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 174,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 169,072 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play DRAG LINK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY. O/S AND N/S. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 163,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 133,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf to rear chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated greased

Nearside Front osr tyre walls slight damage

Nearside Rear off side rear to front main feed brake pipes starting to corrode /coated

steering system multi link ball joints slight play

under side of car heaverly under sealed

Fail 4 May 2017 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf to rear chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated greased

Nearside Front osr tyre walls slight damage

Nearside Rear off side rear to front main feed brake pipes starting to corrode /coated

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering system multi link ball joints slight play

under side of car heaverly under sealed

Pass 19 May 2016 120,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 112,237 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly obscured

Pass 21 May 2014 107,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 100,535 miles

Front pads look low and are starting to bind and imbalance is 22%

Pass 18 May 2012 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 87,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,907 miles

Offside wheel arch cover missing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,657 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,570 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 PBO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PBO, 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.

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WG53 PBO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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