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AM03 BDV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,255 mi
Last recorded132,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 132,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 130,097 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 130,042 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing lap belt stalk missing , possibly under the seat . (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush on rear leaf spring worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,193 miles

play starting in near side front top wishbone bushes.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,254 miles

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

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 to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,662 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing but rest of system secure and not leaking.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,530 miles

Slight play in center steering joints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,929 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,344 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,409 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,444 miles

offside mirror has a small crack in corner

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,248 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 BDV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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