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WJ53 OFW

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,385 mi
Last recorded113,385 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OFW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,385 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis has corrosion, but not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis has all over welded repairs, all of which have been coated with rustproofing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 113,380 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake load valve mounting bracket heavily corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF driveshaft inner and outer boots heavily worn and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front panel has multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting area and bush mounting heavily corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSF and OSF shock bushes completely worn out (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis has corrosion, but not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis has all over welded repairs, all of which have been coated with rustproofing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front body crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer and pipe hangers corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,271 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,797 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,762 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,485 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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WJ53 OFW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ53 OFW, 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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WJ53 OFW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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