MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All underside of vehicle covered in mud
Fuel tank guard insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear shock absorbers weak
Front & Rear no. plates deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear axle has slight end float play
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
excessive dirt under vehicle
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumper insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 DZE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BK53 DZE, 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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What year was BK53 DZE registered?
BK53 DZE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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