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WL53 KGY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 133,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both complete front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount by body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended All 3 rear unable to be tested (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler play and dust cover split (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Complete rear underside heavily corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel filler neck insecure

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

Nearside Front and both rear shock absorber bolts short

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

Nearside Rear previous repair to chassis has caused distortion to chassis

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside body mount areas corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Mar 2025 130,087 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front abs sensor bolt loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbones inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

number plate lamps illuminating plate poorly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2025 130,005 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both. led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front abs sensor bolt loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbones inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank shield tied on

number plate lamps illuminating plate poorly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 31,093 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 108,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired chassis by leaf spring marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail 1st joint on the back of the gear box (marked in yellow) (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,376 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

water pump showing signs of ware, could fail and be hazardous

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

water pump showing signs of ware, could fail and be hazardous

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,347 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,007 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,492 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,249 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,487 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,557 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 KGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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