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AM03 BCU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

192,988 mi
Last recorded192,988 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 192,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 178,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 161,349 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 132,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,454 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,202 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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AM03 BCU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AM03 BCU, 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 AM03 BCU registered?

AM03 BCU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AM03 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 BCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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