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WL53 EKZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 106,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from oil filter ?

Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 front bumper (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from oil filter ?

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,824 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

handbrake return spring broken

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,764 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

handbrake return spring broken

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,525 miles

Corrosion n/s chassis

General corrosion to under side

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

childs seat fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 85,525 miles

Corrosion n/s chassis

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

childs seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,073 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassie rusty

exhaust centor mounting insurcore

parking brake cables are perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,073 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassie rusty

exhaust centor mounting insurcore

parking brake cables are perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,981 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,144 miles

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

O/s spot light is not working

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,144 miles

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

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

O/s spot light is not working

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 55,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,817 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 39,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,766 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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