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WR53 HKO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,853 mi
Last recorded173,853 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HKO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 173,853 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 173,835 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 159,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 151,927 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 151,927 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 139,978 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front diff outer bearings have alot of play no RfR's found

Fail 23 Dec 2011 139,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,509 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper damaged

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,458 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 84,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,565 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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WR53 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR53 HKO, 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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WR53 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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