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BJ53 SBY

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 136,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective lense broken/part missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,266 miles

front bumper corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,736 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

chassis corroded

front bumper damaged but repaired

Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,736 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

chassis corroded

front bumper damaged but repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,548 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,415 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDERNEATH VEHICLE (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES UNDER CAR CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,975 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,470 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,100 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 16 Aug 2008 44,088 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,005 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 SBY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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