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BD53 VEA

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,268 mi
Last recorded151,268 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VEA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 151,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside. front to back inner and outer ()

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to back at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to back at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

both front fog lamp lens missing

general corrosion to underside components. suspension/brakes/diffs/leaf springs

toe bar corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 151,262 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside. front to back inner and outer ()

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to back at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to back at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

both front fog lamp lens missing

general corrosion to underside components. suspension/brakes/diffs/leaf springs

toe bar corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front fog light lenses missing

drivers door mirror slight damage

Pass 7 Nov 2012 145,534 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre deflated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,929 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 131,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,448 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2008 102,350 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 102,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,302 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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BD53 VEA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

BD53 VEA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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