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BF03 VKL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,497 mi
Last recorded183,497 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VKL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 183,497 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler ball joint has some wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front position lamp lens has water inside

various under body and chassis surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 180,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 175,895 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front both sides back plates corroded

Front both sides steering idler joints have slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened both sides have been modified to to correct standard (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox rear cross member has corrosion but not holed

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2018 169,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 164,165 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 164,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 158,820 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 148,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 137,789 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2013 135,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 130,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 130,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 127,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 124,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 121,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 118,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,189 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 VKL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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