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BJ53 RSO

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,368 mi
Last recorded159,368 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 159,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 149,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear load valve to both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 138,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,973 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,339 miles

o/s front wing damage door wont open fully

Pass 1 May 2012 112,558 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s front wing damaged restricting opening of drivers door

Pass 3 May 2011 101,930 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,820 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,724 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,714 miles

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 20 Aug 2008 84,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,992 miles

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 25 Oct 2007 77,825 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,094 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 RSO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

BJ53 RSO is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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