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BJ53 SHV

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,835 mi
Last recorded143,835 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 143,835 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 143,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 139,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 139,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear not load bearing cross member corroided

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,321 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt obstructed so not tested

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 122,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 117,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,125 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 94,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,550 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,589 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,310 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,310 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,346 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,552 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 SHV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

BJ53 SHV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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