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AM03 BFF

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,900 mi
Last recorded51,900 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BFF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,900 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,900 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear cross member corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 50,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear cross member corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,611 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s+o/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,020 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,020 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,382 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,523 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 BFF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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