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WL53 FXH

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 100,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,815 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,607 miles

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

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

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 FXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 FXH registered?

WL53 FXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is WL53 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 FXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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