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WX53 VRP

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,918 mi
Last recorded107,918 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,918 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,998 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 106,009 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 105,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,518 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front body crossmember coroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,818 miles

front cross member corroding

rear shockres corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 811,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 81,537 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,921 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2011 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,973 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 VRP is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

WX53 VRP is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is WX53 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 VRP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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