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BJ53 RNU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RNU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,733 miles

diff has slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 132,473 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front body/wings corroded

rear differential oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,285 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre rear brake light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 107,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,037 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,715 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside front wiperblade torn at end

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,593 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,762 miles

Rear exhaust supporting bracket deterioated

Slight damage to front numberplate

Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust supporting bracket deterioated

Slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,084 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

offside mirror cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,859 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,656 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 RNU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RNU, 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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BJ53 RNU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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