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BJ53 SNF

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,835 mi
Last recorded177,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 177,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 172,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 170,880 miles

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

centre prop mount worn

rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 168,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 163,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 157,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 152,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 152,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 143,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 143,902 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 133,407 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,585 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 SNF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

BJ53 SNF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 SNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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