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WL53 KMG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 133,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,158 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 126,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,448 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 96,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,083 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,095 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,878 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,544 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 37,084 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 37,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,355 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 KMG 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 77.8%.

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 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 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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