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BG53 UCN

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UCN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,806 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back in places ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working damage unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back in places ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back in places ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sassy and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 118,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back in places ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sassy and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Load Valve Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,835 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust hangers heavilly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,409 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 UCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

BG53 UCN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BG53 UCN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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