MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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