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AJ53 WNZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,901 mi
Last recorded36,901 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,901 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes leading from compensator valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes leading from compensator valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe, between flexi hose and bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective central silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,277 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 31,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,288 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to vehicle loaded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center silencer strap weak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 28,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center silencer strap weak

Pass 2 May 2014 26,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,081 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 13,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 WNZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WNZ, 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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What year was AJ53 WNZ registered?

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

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