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WK53 UON

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,336 mi
Last recorded230,336 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UON
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 230,336 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 228,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 227,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 225,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 221,824 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 221,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from rear compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 210,161 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 210,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mounting bracket broken away and contacting brake/suspension parts (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 193,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 192,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 179,244 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 179,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 160,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 160,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 144,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 144,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,982 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2013 94,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

front tyres starting to get low and are perishing around tread and walls. 265/70/15

rear tyres perishing around tread and walls.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

front tyres starting to get low and are perishing around tread and walls. 265/70/15

offside rear light lens damaged but not effect the colour or light output.

rear tyres perishing around tread and walls.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,694 miles

center exhaust clamp bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

front pads over half worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,154 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,732 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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WK53 UON is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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