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WL52 NLU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,053 mi
Last recorded216,053 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 NLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2015 216,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 208,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 199,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,002 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 182,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 175,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 162,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 137,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 114,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,858 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 NLU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL52 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

Is WL52 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL52 NLU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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