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YS53 WGX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,564 mi
Last recorded106,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WGX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,564 miles

Central Rear Body component slightly loose Tailgate unable to open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,564 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Body component slightly loose Tailgate unable to open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 100,875 miles

Nearside Rear Pick up body damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around the sidewall

Fail 14 May 2018 100,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lenses broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load comp valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Pick up body damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around the sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,399 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 99,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

emissions void/ zero drift / do emission test when present for retest

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at ends that joints load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front indicator lamp loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at ends that joints load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front indicator lamp loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,327 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 93,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,480 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

rear fog lamp housing broken

water in diesel warning disconnected

Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r lens cracked

rear fog lamp housing broken

water in diesel warning disconnected

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,641 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 91,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,879 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,726 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 80,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,096 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise wiper blades

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,634 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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YS53 WGX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS53 WGX, 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 YS53 WGX registered?

YS53 WGX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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