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BG53 FPZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,849 mi
Last recorded178,849 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FPZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 178,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 178,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working off side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working near and off sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 172,083 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 172,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe corroded and broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing off side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 158,366 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 158,366 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 145,114 miles

near and off front floor slight corroded 30cm of body mounting areas

Fail 26 Sep 2022 145,114 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted repair sharp hedges on off front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

near and off front floor slight corroded 30cm of body mounting areas

Pass 30 Sep 2021 143,287 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near side outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear to diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,077 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 137,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe broken blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,201 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting near side cross bar (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 93,101 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 93,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (1.8)

Headlamp insecure near side (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,057 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,673 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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BG53 FPZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 FPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 FPZ registered?

BG53 FPZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FPZ safe to buy?

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