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WX53 VRK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,786 mi
Last recorded173,786 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VRK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 173,786 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 173,726 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 162,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 150,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 135,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 119,011 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 119,011 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,337 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,934 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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WX53 VRK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX53 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 VRK registered?

WX53 VRK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is WX53 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 VRK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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