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WL53 BXB

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BXB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,078 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 9 Jan 2023 135,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,351 miles

Drivers door damaged

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front wing damaged Offside rear quarter damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 118,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,384 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 111,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,616 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,352 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,867 miles

ns hand brake cable support strap brocken

Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,698 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,791 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,063 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,285 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,285 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,003 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,262 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,595 miles

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?

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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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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