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BF03 LZE

2003 Ford Ranger

Bronze Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,147 mi
Last recorded184,147 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LZE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 184,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 172,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 172,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 158,784 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 158,762 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 150,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 133,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,163 miles

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,789 miles

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

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 LZE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Bronze with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 LZE registered?

BF03 LZE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is BF03 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 LZE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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