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AJ03 ABK

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,830 mi
Last recorded100,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ABK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,830 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,380 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,307 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

centre exhaust mount broken away

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken away

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,930 miles

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

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

Offside 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 8 Apr 2009 72,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,560 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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AJ03 ABK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ03 ABK, 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 AJ03 ABK registered?

AJ03 ABK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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