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BD53 FHH

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 131,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 121,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,953 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,240 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 72,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FHH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD53 FHH, 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 FHH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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