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BG03 OHU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,266 mi
Last recorded176,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OHU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 176,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 161,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 151,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally all over but still strong (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2020 150,791 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 150,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm wear bars.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 148,994 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm wear bars.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,437 miles

Nearside handbrake cable guide broken but not affecting operation

Tow bar electric socket deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,926 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 143,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear / front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear / at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 140,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Fail 13 May 2016 140,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer mount strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Pass 7 May 2015 131,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 121,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 121,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 111,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 35,939 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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 OHU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

BG03 OHU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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