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AJ03 WLZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,810 mi
Last recorded75,810 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 68,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,067 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,067 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,350 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,098 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,367 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,508 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,620 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,593 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 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

AJ03 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AJ03 WLZ safe to buy?

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