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2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

342,650 mi
Last recorded342,650 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BOH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 342,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 342,650 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 335,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 335,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 329,618 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front exhaust clamp corroded

general chassis and under body corrosion

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2017 329,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front exhaust clamp corroded

general chassis and under body corrosion

o/s rear lamp damaged

Propshaft universal joint worn centre and front ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 324,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front body mounts slightly corroded n/s and o/s

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear lamp damaged

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 324,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front body mounts slightly corroded n/s and o/s

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear lamp damaged

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 317,843 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight corrosion around o/s and n/s front body mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2014 312,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 312,463 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 300,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

front hub seals leaking ( both )

Pass 11 Feb 2012 294,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 284,223 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 271,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 225,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 180,027 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 180,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 140,714 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High level (accesory) brake light inop

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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BD53 BOH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD53 BOH, 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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BD53 BOH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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