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WV52 FOU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,577 mi
Last recorded168,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FOU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Middle Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Washers Poor in Operation

Pass 23 Nov 2022 157,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 153,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 150,469 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear prop shaft uj at gearbox output (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 148,275 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 141,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 139,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,358 miles

battery secured buy cable tie

n/s/front idler arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery secured buy cable tie

n/s/front idler arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,671 miles

o/s front cv joint has a tite spot when rotated in a raised position

Fail 23 Oct 2013 121,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s front cv joint has a tite spot when rotated in a raised position

Pass 20 Oct 2012 117,370 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise stone guard fouling engine

Fail 19 Oct 2012 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise stone guard fouling engine

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,654 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,600 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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WV52 FOU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV52 FOU, 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 WV52 FOU registered?

WV52 FOU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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