MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
drivers door check strap broken
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
drivers door check strap broken
Drivers door damaged
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside front wing damaged Offside rear quarter damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded
drivers door/wing damaged
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded
drivers door/wing damaged
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
fuel pipes corroding
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
fuel pipes corroding
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
ns hand brake cable support strap brocken
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
ns hand brake cable support strap brocken
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded . section behind fuel tank can not be fully inspected
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded . section behind fuel tank can not be fully inspected
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WL53 BXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 WL53 BXB, 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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WL53 BXB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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