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AK03 AJV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,950 mi
Last recorded158,950 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AJV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 158,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2024 158,938 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2023 158,775 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,625 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 158,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 157,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 149,876 miles

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

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

both front tyres have minor cracks to sidewalls

exhaust system adequately supported but box bracket corroded away

Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,130 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls have minor cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,280 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 143,542 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 143,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,599 miles

minor chips front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2010 130,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 130,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 122,355 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,146 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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AK03 AJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AK03 AJV, 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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AK03 AJV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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