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AY03 WRZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

186,141 mi
Last recorded186,141 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WRZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 186,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 184,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 181,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 179,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 177,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 159,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 159,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 139,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 123,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,407 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 109,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 89,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,101 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 WRZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY03 WRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 WRZ registered?

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

Is AY03 WRZ safe to buy?

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