MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both sides flexible brake hoses insecrure
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced on pick up body as marked (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both sides flexible brake hoses insecrure
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced on pick up body as marked (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose not clipped on hub (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis not fully inspected due to proximity of fuel tank
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Body component insecure tailgate top trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear chassis not fully inspected due to proximity of fuel tank
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tailgate top trim insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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AJ53 WPW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 WPW, 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 WPW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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