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WR53 ZXW

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

176,081 mi
Last recorded176,081 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 176,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 176,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 173,577 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2025 173,577 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2024 170,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front cross member holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 170,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front cross member holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,000 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 168,000 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 164,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 164,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

engine m.i.l. indicates a fault.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 158,554 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member, both sides of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

engine m.i.l. indicates a fault.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 153,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box on pipe exit. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine m.i.l. showing on dashboard.

ignition switch appears faulty.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 153,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn loose ??? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing and cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box on pipe exit. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine m.i.l. showing on dashboard.

ignition switch appears faulty.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s. windscreen washer jet faulty.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 146,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 146,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,836 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member, several places (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not fully tested.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise from o/s/r. hub when wheel spun by hand.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,936 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise from o/s/r. hub when wheel spun by hand.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to zero to re-check aims.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,742 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket bolt snapped. (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to zero to re-check aims.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre pipe, front neck cracked.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre pipe, front neck cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f. body mount corroded.

n/s/f. outer c.v. boot deteriorated.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f. body mount corroded.

n/s/f. outer c.v. boot deteriorated.

o/s/r. shocker cover insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f driving light inop

o/s/r damper cover corroded and insecure

rear fog light secured by ties but secure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f driving light inop

o/s/r damper cover corroded and insecure

rear fog light secured by ties but secure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,242 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,468 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,573 miles

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

o/s/r. exterior door handle insecure.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 54,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

o/s/r. exterior door handle insecure.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,874 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 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 WR53 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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