MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear axle porous/seeping oil
rear brake pipe rusty
spare wheel not inflated
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear axle porous/seeping oil
rear brake pipe rusty
spare wheel not inflated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in steering idlers (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f brake is slightly binding
tape over corrosion on front bumper
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 off load sensing valve to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in steering idlers (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f brake is slightly binding
tape over corrosion on front bumper
Brake pipe slightly corroded All Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
Front Bumper/ Radiator Support Deteriorated
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
Front Bumper/ Radiator Support Deteriorated
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Idler Arm Ball Joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
aux belt slightly frayed
fuel pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Radiator in poor condition. It is bulging at the sides of the matrix.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AJ53 WMW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WMW, 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
How do I check the history of AJ53 WMW?
You can check the full history of AJ53 WMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AJ53 WMW registered?
AJ53 WMW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is AJ53 WMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ53 WMW shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AJ53 WMW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ53 WMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.