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AF53 KWW

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,853 mi
Last recorded62,853 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KWW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,853 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 62,829 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 57,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,137 miles

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

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,715 miles

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

suspension component and prescribed areas has under sealer not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,890 miles

All underneath vehicle has under sealed applied (suspension+prescribed areas)

Fail 24 Nov 2021 53,890 miles

All underneath vehicle has under sealed applied (suspension+prescribed areas)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside+offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,487 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at front of footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Generally corroded at prescribed area and suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at front of footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming vehicle underside

Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,020 miles

Brake performance not tested both front brake calipers seized (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front calipers seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming vehicle underside

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,416 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,038 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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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AF53 KWW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AF53 KWW, 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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AF53 KWW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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