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BK53 DXA

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DXA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper repaired/covered with tape, no sharp edges present at time of inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank guard deteriorated secured with temporary strap.

Majority of under body corroding.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of rear spring hanger corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,049 miles

Front bumper brace corroded but not structural

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,205 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,560 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all brake pipes very rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body very rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,753 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all brake pipes very rusty

under body very rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,811 miles

brake pipes rusty

front brake sticking slightly

underbody very rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,320 miles

brake/fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,510 miles

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

keep close check on rear tyre depths

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,462 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,903 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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BK53 DXA is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 DXA, 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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BK53 DXA is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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