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WL52 LKJ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,085 mi
Last recorded170,085 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,085 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 170,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 165,388 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 165,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 159,550 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 150,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 150,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 141,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 131,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 131,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,349 miles

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

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 4 Nov 2014 98,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2013 83,491 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 82,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,473 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,012 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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WL52 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL52 LKJ, 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 WL52 LKJ registered?

WL52 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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