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WL53 KJZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,092 mi
Last recorded152,092 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,092 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 152,041 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,000 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2015 148,945 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2014 138,249 miles

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,901 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,490 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 113,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,229 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,657 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,477 miles

Offside Front 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 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

WL53 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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