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BJ53 SLV

2003 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,871 mi
Last recorded146,871 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SLV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,871 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,639 miles

Offside Front Bumper trim loose, although adequately secure at time of test.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 145,620 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Bumper trim loose, although adequately secure at time of test.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,942 miles

Front bumper both sides rusty

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel pipes along floor corroded

glow plug light flashing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 139,936 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front bumper both sides rusty

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel pipes along floor corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 134,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre rear seat belt damaged not affecting operation

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 131,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,025 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,372 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,595 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 64,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,951 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 SLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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