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WN53 GXH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,869 mi
Last recorded154,869 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 GXH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,869 miles

front to rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 150,695 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 150,683 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 148,785 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 148,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 145,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 145,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,577 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 134,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,032 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,022 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 114,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outter edge (245/70R16)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outter edge (245/70R16)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,047 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust center box mounting corroded

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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WN53 GXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WN53 GXH, 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 WN53 GXH registered?

WN53 GXH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WN53 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 GXH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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