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BK03 RJZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,360 mi
Last recorded204,360 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RJZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 204,360 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 199,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tail pipe missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Very Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 193,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tail pipe missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 190,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rearward exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2023 190,102 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear piper over fuel tank failed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rearward exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2022 184,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floorpans and inner wings undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2022 184,934 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floorpans and inner wings undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 177,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside + Offside Front Inner Wing Arches To Floorpan Corroded

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 177,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside + Offside Front Inner Wing Arches To Floorpan Corroded

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 173,035 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

play in steering system

underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Feb 2018 166,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 162,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 162,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,259 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 137,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 115,361 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,795 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,436 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,434 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 70,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,246 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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BK03 RJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK03 RJZ, 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 BK03 RJZ registered?

BK03 RJZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 RJZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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