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BK53 GVY

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,525 mi
Last recorded154,525 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 154,525 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bump stops missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front half of BOTH front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily caked in mud when tested

Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 147,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,422 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 134,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,517 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,088 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,960 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but the system is adequatley supported

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,750 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

front discs poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,990 miles

rear brake light one bulb not working

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,290 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 GVY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

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

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