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BF03 BMY

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BMY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 134,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,264 miles

Corrosion underneath and bed corroded and holed n/s/r

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 120,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underneath and bed corroded and holed n/s/r

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 112,404 miles

Front Lower panel showing signs of corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust strap corroded, system still supported

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 28 Apr 2018 112,397 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Lower panel showing signs of corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust strap corroded, system still supported

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 106,413 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

front lower panel showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,668 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,664 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,991 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,898 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,170 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,805 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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BF03 BMY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF03 BMY, 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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BF03 BMY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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