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BJ52 LXG

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LXG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,773 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,610 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,434 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,589 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,536 miles

Exhaust silencer mounting strap broken

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,701 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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BJ52 LXG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ52 LXG, 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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BJ52 LXG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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