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WL03 KOB

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

226,218 mi
Last recorded226,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 226,218 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 226,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 220,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 220,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 213,442 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.7-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 202,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 189,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 176,516 miles

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 176,516 miles

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

childs seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 164,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 164,922 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 150,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside screen wiper blade ineffective

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 150,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside screen wiper blade ineffective

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 157,036 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 156,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 144,071 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 143,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 137,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 137,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 129,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 111,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,849 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

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 KOB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WL03 KOB, 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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WL03 KOB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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