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AJ53 OBC

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

155,017 mi
Last recorded155,017 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OBC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 155,017 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box band clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll bar bushes have slight play and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 155,017 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box band clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll bar bushes have slight play and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Band clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 123,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,007 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 118,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,152 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,097 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,255 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,255 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,914 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 37,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,578 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 31,578 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,672 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 OBC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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