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BJ53 RUH

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,178 mi
Last recorded183,178 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 183,178 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hole wing

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hole wing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 181,447 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 179,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 177,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 177,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 173,485 miles

Child seat nearside rear preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Offside front rigid brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 166,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 158,560 miles

Slight misting of oil around steering box output shaft.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,145 miles

Nearside front suspension shock absorber lower mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,255 miles

Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,746 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Joint at end of steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 132,234 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Joint at end of steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,073 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,073 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,371 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting/strap deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,963 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,903 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 RUH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

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