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BJ53 KCV

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,406 mi
Last recorded195,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KCV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 195,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Chassis (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 187,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 187,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 178,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 170,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 161,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 155,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 147,593 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable ideler arm bush slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine over 6.5 % (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative no abs light on (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured broken in half all top 3 leafs (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable ideler arm bush slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 134,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,083 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 127,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 122,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,381 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,382 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,042 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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BJ53 KCV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BJ53 KCV, 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 BJ53 KCV registered?

BJ53 KCV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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