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BL03 ZJJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,927 mi
Last recorded173,927 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZJJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 173,927 miles

Offside leaf spring rear bush worn

centre exhaust has a small blow (bolt broken)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 173,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust has a small blow (bolt broken)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 155,724 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,229 miles

front mumber plate damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2012 140,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front mumber plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,012 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 115,046 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,662 miles

NSR tyre worn close to limit

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge (205/75/cr14)

suspect front brake pads low

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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BL03 ZJJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL03 ZJJ, 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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BL03 ZJJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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