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AJ53 WMW

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,872 mi
Last recorded153,872 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WMW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,872 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,383 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 148,380 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 142,366 miles

rear axle porous/seeping oil

rear brake pipe rusty

spare wheel not inflated

Fail 13 Dec 2018 142,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 137,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 131,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,964 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt slightly frayed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,438 miles

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.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 95,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,952 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 77,952 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,746 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,492 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 47,492 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,458 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 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.

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

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