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AJ52 OYU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,875 miles

Fog light light is discoloured

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheels pertruding wheel arches

Fail 10 Oct 2009 113,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheels pertruding wheel arches

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 98,083 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 98,081 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 75,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 48,546 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 48,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

205/70/14

front tyres bald on edges (heavily)

heat marks on front discs

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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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AJ52 OYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ52 OYU, 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 AJ52 OYU registered?

AJ52 OYU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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