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BK03 SZN

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SZN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018
Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,677 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 104,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,127 miles

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

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

n/s/f door handle damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/s/f door handle damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,667 miles

windscreen heavily scratched

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen heavily scratched

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,293 miles

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

offside front door handle broken

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside front door handle broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all shock absorbers seem weak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly insecure

n/s/r inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated

n/s/r lamp showing white light, but not to rear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking

o/s mirror glass broken, not effecting drivers view

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

parking brake application uneven

play in steering system

unremoveable cover on rear seats, belts not checked

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,058 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

screen marked from previously worn wiper blade

slight sharp edge on o/s/r. bumper bar broken

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

screen marked from previously worn wiper blade

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,274 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,540 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm, 235 75 r15

offside front door mirror has small crack but not affecting view to rear

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,069 miles

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

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre worn on edge & perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,069 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre worn on edge & perished

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 SZN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

BK03 SZN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 SZN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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