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WK53 YWU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,308 mi
Last recorded167,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 167,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise fuel lines surface rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 164,421 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Abs kick back on pedal during braking (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 162,532 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 162,530 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 158,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2016 155,995 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 151,205 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 151,205 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 138,227 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2014 138,227 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 123,919 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 110,963 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 110,963 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 96,732 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 May 2011 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 67,029 miles

Oil leak

front pads look low

Fail 15 May 2008 58,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 58,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,110 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 YWU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK53 YWU, 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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What year was WK53 YWU registered?

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

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