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BK53 NVN

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,583 mi
Last recorded151,583 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NVN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,583 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside in a corroded condition

Pass 24 Sep 2019 151,423 miles

both front floors to bulkhead corroding by body to chassis mountings

Fail 13 Sep 2019 151,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front floors to bulkhead corroding by body to chassis mountings

Pass 25 Sep 2018 150,438 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,785 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 146,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively thin and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,808 miles

nearside exterior door handle broken, but will still open

Fail 26 Sep 2016 144,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 143,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,925 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 133,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,547 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 128,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,439 miles

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

slight damage o/s/r bumper

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,805 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 NVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

BK53 NVN is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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