MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
near and off front floor slight corroded 30cm of body mounting areas
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
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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