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BJ53 RUW

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RUW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,139 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,227 miles

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,490 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,146 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,146 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,052 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,390 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 RUW is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 RUW registered?

BJ53 RUW is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 RUW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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