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AF03 WRG

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

170,218 mi
Last recorded170,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WRG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 170,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses discoloured

both rear light lense, rear foglamp and nearside front indicator lenses damaged

chassis corroded

tailgate damaged

whole floorpan corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 169,328 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,106 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 168,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/75r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 166,694 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 166,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 165,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,120 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 163,097 miles

Battery leaking cap missing (4.13 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 161,010 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 158,226 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 158,226 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 156,484 miles

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 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 149,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,259 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)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 135,259 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 103,462 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,975 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 89,975 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 76,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 48,418 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,213 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 33,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AF03 WRG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 AF03 WRG, 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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AF03 WRG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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