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AJ03 FBN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,581 mi
Last recorded150,581 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 150,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 150,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 145,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 145,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 145,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Been Repaired ()

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Back Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Tank Corroded and Damp

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,824 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 139,364 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,561 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 136,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,884 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,882 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear x2 as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,364 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Have been greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,702 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 FBN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

AJ03 FBN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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