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AJ03 FTV

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FTV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 73,899 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,720 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,460 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,520 miles

Offside and nearside sill’s corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 67,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,713 miles

nearside and offside sill corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside sill corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,677 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 51,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,113 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,493 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,326 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 30,326 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,875 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 FTV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AJ03 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

AJ03 FTV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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