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BG53 WZK

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,161 mi
Last recorded174,161 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 174,161 miles

slight fraying os rear seat belt

Fail 19 Dec 2012 174,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight fraying os rear seat belt

Fail 16 Dec 2011 152,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 152,785 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 130,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 105,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 88,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,275 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 WZK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

BG53 WZK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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