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BJ53 RYV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 112,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front light lens broken

Fail 22 Sep 2010 101,852 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front light lens broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,554 miles

Lower front crank-shaft pulley defective

Fail 24 Sep 2008 82,554 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,049 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,781 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 RYV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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