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WL03 ENU

2003 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,061 mi
Last recorded174,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 ENU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 174,061 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 172,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 170,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 168,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 166,298 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 166,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 163,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 161,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 156,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 154,113 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 154,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 148,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 148,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 137,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,731 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 102,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,826 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads about 5mm wear

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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WL03 ENU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WL03 ENU, 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 WL03 ENU registered?

WL03 ENU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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