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BJ03 TAY

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,939 mi
Last recorded145,939 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TAY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,939 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,240 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

anti roll bar bushes perished

corrosion to offside rear panel(cab) but not part of the chassis

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,231 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

anti roll bar bushes perished

corrosion to offside rear panel(cab) but not part of the chassis

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,457 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to offside rear (cab)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 16 Mar 2020 130,453 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear (cab)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,507 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seatbelt frayed but not considered seriously weakened

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,503 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded runs by chassis and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seatbelt frayed but not considered seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts have slight movement (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front direction indicator/position lamp light unit slightly loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both bushes either end (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to bass speaker installed

negative battery terminal clamp slightly misshapen and slightly loose

slight play in steering linkage

unable to inspect brake pad wear without removing wheels

Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp remains constantly on when position lamp illuminated (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts have slight movement (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front direction indicator/position lamp light unit slightly loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both bushes either end (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to bass speaker installed

negative battery terminal clamp slightly misshapen and slightly loose

slight play in steering linkage

unable to inspect brake pad wear without removing wheels

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 108,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue light emitted (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue light emitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,495 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to metal fuel lines

slight damage to front number plate

un able to check rear seat belts due to items on and around

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,445 miles

1x exhaust support strap broken / system secure /

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,280 miles

1x exhaust support strap broken (system secure)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,570 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 76,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,088 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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BJ03 TAY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BJ03 TAY, 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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BJ03 TAY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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