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BG03 WXS

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,993 mi
Last recorded154,993 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 154,993 miles

Offside Rear body mounting is corroded

front suspension bump stops are missing

various areas of corrosion to many to list

Fail 26 Jan 2021 154,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear body mounting is corroded

front suspension bump stops are missing

various areas of corrosion to many to list

Pass 3 Jan 2020 147,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,859 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 140,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve casing corroded

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,451 miles

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

suspension bushes perished,chassis corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,269 miles

patches of light underside corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,484 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded (system still adequately supported)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,484 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded (system still adequately supported)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 104,147 miles

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

all of the brake pipes show signs of corrosin but it is difficult to asess because they have all been painted or greased.

front exhaust mounting is corroded

off side rear shock absorber cover is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 103,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,043 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 75,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,929 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,237 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,306 miles

screw in off side rear tyre

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 WXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WXS, 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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BG03 WXS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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