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WK53 ZXV

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,343 mi
Last recorded131,343 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,343 miles

offside front outer cv boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,929 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,326 miles

play, steering joints

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,868 miles

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,864 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))

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 Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,251 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,388 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe.

Crack to front number plate.

Rear shackle bushes in poor condition.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi bracket securing bolt snapped off this is now close to moving parts (driveshaft). (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe.

Crack to front number plate.

Rear shackle bushes in poor condition.

Pass 25 May 2016 85,913 miles

Offside Rear shackle bushes poor

corrosion on front and o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2016 85,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear shackle bushes poor

corrosion on front and o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2015 75,443 miles

Rear shocker shrouds corroding

Fail 7 May 2015 75,443 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear shocker shrouds corroding

Fail 16 May 2014 70,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front to rear brrake pipe near fuel tank corroding

rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2014 70,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brrake pipe near fuel tank corroding

rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 68,097 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 65,514 miles

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

brake fluid low

Fail 21 May 2012 65,514 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,352 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,287 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZXV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZXV, 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 ZXV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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