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WL03 HJK

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HJK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,254 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear brackets both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 94,123 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at brake load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing area connection at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,016 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,014 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,986 miles

Rear cross member/fuel tank support corroded but fuel tank still secure

Fail 20 Dec 2021 89,986 miles

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

Rear cross member/fuel tank support corroded but fuel tank still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,889 miles

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

slight corrosion of most body fixing areas and fuel tank cross member

slight deterioration of o/s headlamp pattern

Fail 15 Dec 2020 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight corrosion of most body fixing areas and fuel tank cross member

slight deterioration of o/s headlamp pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,238 miles

slight corrosion of o/s/f body fixing area

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,448 miles

n/side no.plate lamp bulb discoloured

o/s/front brake assy. binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,382 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/front brake assy binding slightly

rear silencer support strap corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,988 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,295 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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WL03 HJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL03 HJK registered?

WL03 HJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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