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BJ53 SNN

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,740 mi
Last recorded158,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 158,740 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at box pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure broken at box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing may be under seat ? (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system leaking pipe broken at box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6 needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Body: panels getting rusty both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2023 154,963 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear bottom of bed has rust holes not structural

Fail 17 Jul 2023 154,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug light flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated hole on floor pan due to corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Bottom of bed has rust holes - Not structural

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

glow plug light flashing indicating a fault

Pass 12 Aug 2022 150,245 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens starting to fad

Fail 27 Jul 2022 150,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight lens fading

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting getting rusty centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 145,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 145,495 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,282 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 139,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,952 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 130,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,344 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,290 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,993 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 111,981 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,646 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 91,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,711 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust clamp corroded on centre box

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,439 miles

front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,157 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 SNN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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