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AY53 WJC

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WJC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,222 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,030 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,591 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lens has a small crack

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens has a small crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,612 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,600 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,952 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 61,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,389 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,249 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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AY53 WJC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AY53 WJC, 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 AY53 WJC registered?

AY53 WJC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 WJC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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