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BD53 HGZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,346 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,534 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,501 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,109 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,169 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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BD53 HGZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD53 HGZ, 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 BD53 HGZ registered?

BD53 HGZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BD53 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HGZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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