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AY03 WOA

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

233,843 mi
Last recorded233,843 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WOA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 233,843 miles

front floorpans corroded

offside side repeater cover missing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various body panels dented and covered in tape

Fail 28 Feb 2026 233,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front floorpans corroded

offside side repeater cover missing

various body panels dented and covered in tape

Pass 24 Feb 2025 226,687 miles

Body has tape over multiple panels

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front side repeater lens missing but light output not affected

N/S/F Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/S/F ABS Sensor fixing bolt missing

O/S/F Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 226,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has tape over multiple panels

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front side repeater lens missing but light output not affected

N/S/F Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/S/F ABS Sensor fixing bolt missing

O/S/F Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 226,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury under bumper offside and nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury buck (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working + lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front body mounts corroded

front cab floors corroded

inter cooler insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2023 222,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside buck corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear mounting brackets(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside cab floor corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 222,512 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside buck corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear mounting brackets(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside cab floor corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 222,397 miles

Body and chassis have corrosion around all body mounting points

Fail 20 Oct 2022 222,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body and chassis have corrosion around all body mounting points

Pass 11 Oct 2021 221,643 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrsion around body mounting points but not excessive

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear buck corroded but secure

Pass 28 Oct 2020 221,488 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside inner wings

corrosion to offside chassis near rear of diesel tank

fuel tank brackets corroded

rear buck wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 221,488 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around diesel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside inner wings

corrosion to offside chassis near rear of diesel tank

rear buck wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 220,730 miles

N/s and O/S rear wheel arches/buck corroded

rear chassis is generally in rusty condition

Fail 27 Apr 2019 220,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

N/s and O/S rear wheel arches/buck corroded

rear chassis is generally in rusty condition

Pass 20 Apr 2018 219,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank slightly damp at rear

rear axle casing oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 219,066 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank slightly damp at rear

rear axle casing oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 215,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 215,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 212,397 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,088 miles

surface corrosion on various parts of chassis but still solid

Fail 17 Apr 2015 196,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on various parts of chassis but still solid

Pass 25 Apr 2014 179,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket corrded through

Pass 10 Apr 2013 162,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Fail 10 Apr 2013 162,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,612 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,758 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 128,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 116,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 101,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,331 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,331 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 65,522 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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AY03 WOA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AY03 WOA, 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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AY03 WOA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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