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WK53 UNY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UNY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 162,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Leaf spring bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,961 miles

front tyres low

n/s front lower shock bushe worn

noise from o/s front wheel bearing

number plate light out

o/s front lower ball joint worn

o/s front wheel bearing worn

rear brake hose steel ends in poor condition

rear brake pipe steel ends into load sence valve corrded and in poor condition

rear prop u.j worn

rear shocks in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

slight leak from steering box

Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,052 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 124,705 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,961 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,855 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,003 miles

both front lower shock lower bushes worn

steel brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,703 miles

both front shock lower bushes worn

chip in windscreen

steel brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,409 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WK53 UNY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WK53 UNY, 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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WK53 UNY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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