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WL53 LVR

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 LVR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 132,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished (recommend attention)

Offside Front tyre getting perished

Rear brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all body mounts getting corroded

both rear tyres starting to get worn

oil leak

power steering fluid leak

vehicles chassis heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,580 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (not continuously welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis lower wheel arch area (not continuously welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished (recommend attention)

Offside Front tyre getting perished

Rear brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all body mounts getting corroded

both rear tyres starting to get worn

oil leak

power steering fluid leak

vehicles chassis heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Fail 17 Sep 2019 113,690 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (multiple areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear leaf spring front mounting bracket getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear leaf spring front mounting bracket getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,428 miles

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 85,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,144 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,778 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)

center exhaust clamp/band rusted away

chrome on front bumper peeling may cause sharp edges

rear shock absorbers outer dust shields rotted away

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,691 miles

center exhaust clamp/band rotted

rear shock absorbers outer dust shields rotted away

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust band/clamp rusted heavily

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

rear shock absorbers outer dust shields rotted away

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,962 miles

under body chassis and brake lines all heavily covered with waxoyl unable to examine

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust strap rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,628 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 LVR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LVR, 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 LVR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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