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WL53 EJK

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

200,109 mi
Last recorded200,109 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EJK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 200,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 200,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 197,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded - front to back

Corrosion holes to front bumper

Exhaust system modified

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp beam images poor

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

N/S tail lamp unit cracked not emitting white light to rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 189,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 178,082 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 170,965 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 4 Dec 2020 170,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 13 Nov 2019 167,621 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 162,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,549 miles

Centre exhaust mount on box corroded away but system is supported

Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,340 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust mount on box corroded away but system is supported

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,438 miles

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

both front tyres worn more on inner edges of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,718 miles

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,285 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 47,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,018 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 EJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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