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BG03 LLE

2003 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 80,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside handbrake cable brackets broken, cables secure (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on brake valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,284 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,715 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,736 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,939 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,939 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,051 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,119 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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BG03 LLE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG03 LLE, 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 BG03 LLE registered?

BG03 LLE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 LLE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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