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WU53 SZZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,368 miles

Vehicle underside extremely dirty

Nearside Front Damage to body

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to door and body

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,586 miles

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

Vehicle dirty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Damaged body work

Vehicle dirty

Pass 11 May 2016 88,245 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust bracket broke but still supported well enough

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust bracket broke but still supported well enough

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,534 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,533 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 SZZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZZ, 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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WU53 SZZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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