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WL52 LKP

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,690 mi
Last recorded183,690 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 183,690 miles

Central Rear cross member, non structual corrosion

Front both droplink rubbers perished

oil light on dash, but oil level ok

Fail 8 Dec 2018 183,690 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear cross member, non structual corrosion

Front both droplink rubbers perished

oil light on dash, but oil level ok

Pass 12 Jan 2018 174,480 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear roll bar insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jan 2018 174,480 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear roll bar insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jan 2018 174,480 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear roll bar insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jan 2017 165,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 165,849 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed headlamp (1.9.2c)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 155,675 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear propshaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

rear brake pipe from compensater to flexi slightly corroded

spare tyre tread flat

Fail 13 Jan 2016 155,675 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear propshaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

rear brake pipe from compensater to flexi slightly corroded

spare tyre tread flat

Pass 9 Jan 2015 145,438 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust centre silencer clamp corroded away

nearside rear brake dragging

rear propshaft rear uj slightly worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Jan 2015 145,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust centre silencer clamp corroded away

nearside rear brake dragging

rear propshaft rear uj slightly worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,528 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 115,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,692 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,103 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 LKP 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 60.9%.

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 LKP, 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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WL52 LKP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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