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BF03 MDY

2003 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MDY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,020 miles

Front floor slight corrosion both sides

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 62,774 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps wrong type bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front floor slight corrosion both sides

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,460 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,294 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 42,294 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,267 miles

corrosion hole n/s rear body

general underside corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2021 42,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion hole n/s rear body

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,805 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (cat broken off) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,222 miles

Nearside Front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,813 miles

Centre exhaust strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 33,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,623 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 29,077 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 26,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 23,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 18,151 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 15,610 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 10,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 10,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,612 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 MDY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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