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BCZ 3300

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3300
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 162,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 161,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 159,876 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 159,876 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 158,174 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 158,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 151,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 150,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 144,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 140,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,130 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Jun 2011 106,130 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,166 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,327 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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BCZ 3300 is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCZ 3300, 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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What year was BCZ 3300 registered?

BCZ 3300 is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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