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AJ53 OBB

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,371 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,242 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,832 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,710 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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AJ53 OBB is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ53 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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