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AJ53 GPU

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,783 mi
Last recorded116,783 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 113,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,327 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 108,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both registration plate lights dim

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both registration plate lights dim

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 26 Jan 2013 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,340 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ53 GPU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ53 GPU, 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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AJ53 GPU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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