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WL53 CDU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,020 mi
Last recorded175,020 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 175,020 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust missing from cat back and could not insert probe (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened front shackle bracket corroded away from chassis (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged hanging down by wiring loom ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

steering wheel covering in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 170,999 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 170,999 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 167,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

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

underside of vehicle/chassis rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2015 167,267 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)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

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

underside of vehicle/chassis rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 162,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes/exhaust coroded,rear chassis/suspension/inner sills all coroded,brakes tapley testd,offside front tyre worn edges,

Fail 19 Sep 2014 162,334 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes/exhaust coroded,rear chassis/suspension/inner sills all coroded,brakes tapley testd,offside front tyre worn edges,

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,679 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undersied corrodedrear inner sills corroded,front body mounts slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 144,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undersied corrodedrear inner sills corroded,front body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,849 miles

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

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

fuel pipes coroded,suspension bushes perished,inner sills coroded.nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.rear shock covers coroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 125,849 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

fuel pipes coroded,suspension bushes perished,inner sills coroded.nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.rear shock covers coroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear chassis/suspension areas coroded,rear shock covers coroded through,rear exhaust mounts coroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,085 miles

front cossmember corroded through,front tyres worn on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front cossmember corroded through,front tyres worn on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,110 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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WL53 CDU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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