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WL53 EEU

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EEU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 103,969 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both Sides Brakes Holding On (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Holding On (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind Front Wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across Axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring On Axle (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Spring Mounting On Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock Absorber Mounting On Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,787 miles

Front lower shock mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,307 miles

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

chassey & all spring mounts corroded but not holed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassey & all spring mounts corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,067 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,843 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,704 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,049 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,629 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 EEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEU, 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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What year was WL53 EEU registered?

WL53 EEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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