2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WF53 AFJ
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 165,592 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/01/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2499cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WF53 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 165,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WF53 AFJ Mileage History
- 05/12/2022156,422 mi
- 11/12/2023160,888 mi+4,466 mi
- 05/01/2024160,908 mi+20 mi
- 05/01/2024160,908 mi
- 15/01/2025165,592 mi+4,684 mi
Average of roughly 4,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF53 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (WF53 AFJ) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) ”.
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