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AJ53 WPD

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,798 mi
Last recorded194,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WPD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 194,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 175,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,332 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 151,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,592 miles

Off side front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Apr 2016 130,485 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Off side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,825 miles

antirollbar link rubbers starting to perish

chassis and suspension has surface rust

front no plate could be better

front to rear brake pipe to compensator rusting n/s/f brake pipe rusting

rear leaf springs rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 107,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,091 miles

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

offside front,centre and rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 18 Apr 2013 102,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front,centre and rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,362 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,362 miles

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

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

front brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,578 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 WPD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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