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AJ03 FBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,026 mi
Last recorded173,026 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2025 173,026 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 172,314 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2023 172,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned broken off (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arms and some box sections of frame have surface corrosion advise anti corrosion coating to prevent further corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,511 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel both sides corroded and holed near body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis considerably corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe below fuel filter is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly perished and starting to split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 167,315 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.15 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel both sides corroded and holed near body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis considerably corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe below fuel filter is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly perished and starting to split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 165,583 miles

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

Rear offside chassis starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,190 miles

ALL front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters slightly cracked/perished

Central Rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside Front Inner idler arm ball joint gaiter slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate lights dim in operation

Pass 16 Oct 2017 159,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 158,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,272 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play in the steering system

Slight corrosion at body mounting points

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,897 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

slight seepage on oil on rear diff

Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,426 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,833 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,346 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,077 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 FBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FBY, 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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AJ03 FBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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