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AJ53 OCF

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 131,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 130,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member nearside and offside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,206 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,133 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,152 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 123,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,503 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body / both sills /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,503 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body / both sills /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (near inner wheel arch) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

cracks in all four tyres

o/s front brake is sticking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,147 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 93,112 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,038 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 77,038 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads look worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OCF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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