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BK03 XDS

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 130,269 miles

o/s and n/s lock stop covers missing

Fail 8 Jun 2020 130,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s lock stop covers missing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,812 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 123,810 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure o/s/r & n/s/r flooring corroded in area of body mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint securing device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability flooring/inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint securing device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint securing device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability flooring /inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,666 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,663 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

towing electric socket insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 105,767 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,466 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 84,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,439 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2009 61,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 55,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust section-mounting strap broken

Pass 19 May 2008 55,090 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust section-mounting strap broken

Pass 22 May 2007 47,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,679 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 XDS is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BK03 XDS, 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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BK03 XDS is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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