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WL53 BZD

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,547 mi
Last recorded140,547 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ache (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 140,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Front inner arch

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,483 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 133,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,816 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 127,816 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,049 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 77,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,509 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,790 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,377 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,377 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,693 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,213 miles

exhaust downpipe clamp slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 BZD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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