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AJ53 TXE

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,763 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,201 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,976 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 TXE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 TXE registered?

AJ53 TXE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 TXE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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