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WL53 FXP

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,420 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on rear bed

front cross member holed not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Dec 2025 101,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chassis corroded

exhaust bracket broken

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear bed corroded

rear brake compensator corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,677 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

rear bed corroded and holed

rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,812 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front body cross member corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,777 miles

Corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components

Front cross member corroded

Fuel pipes that run from front to rear corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,777 miles

Corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components

Front cross member corroded

Fuel pipes that run from front to rear corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 97,207 miles

Chassis corroded

Front cross member corroded

Metal fuel pipes along underside corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,239 miles

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,590 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,590 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front tyres worn on outer edge

silencer strap corroded and broken

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,226 miles

Slight under-body rust

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake binding

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,096 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FXP 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 80%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

WL53 FXP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is WL53 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 FXP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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