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AJ52 YTD

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

212,547 mi
Last recorded212,547 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YTD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 212,547 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 212,543 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 202,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross-member corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2020 202,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross-member corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 193,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 186,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to offside front near body mount dose not weaken body security

Fail 19 Sep 2018 186,685 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to offside front near body mount dose not weaken body security

Pass 28 Sep 2017 180,271 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 180,271 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn to there minimum limit

Pass 1 Oct 2016 169,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn to its very minimum limit

Pass 28 Sep 2015 160,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 124,811 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 124,449 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,896 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,298 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,298 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,470 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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AJ52 YTD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YTD, 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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AJ52 YTD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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