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WU53 SYV

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

196,010 mi
Last recorded196,010 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 SYV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 196,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 179,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 174,241 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 167,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 167,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,557 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,031 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 118,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,912 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 30,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 19,749 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 19,749 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,021 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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WU53 SYV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WU53 SYV, 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 WU53 SYV registered?

WU53 SYV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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