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WL53 FVO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FVO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,194 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 60,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,790 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,333 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 FVO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

WL53 FVO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WL53 FVO safe to buy?

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