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BL03 ZLX

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,664 mi
Last recorded166,664 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 166,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 166,664 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 166,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by brake limiter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 166,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by brake limiter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 163,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch had long bolt through it ,sharp edge . cut bolt down flush with nut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 163,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch had long bolt through it ,sharp edge . cut bolt down flush with nut

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 160,320 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 160,320 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 155,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 150,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake judder evident and some imbalance

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer c.v boot loose at clip/slight grease weep

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear imbalance evident,n/s lagging

corrosion on rear chassis/heavy around n/s/r shock top mounting

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,480 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corrosion on both sides leaving sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake judder evident and some imbalance

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer c.v boot loose at clip/slight grease weep

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear imbalance evident,n/s lagging

corrosion on rear chassis/heavy around n/s/r shock top mounting

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 140,743 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,668 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 134,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,262 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,682 miles

Fuel pipe under vehicle slightly coroded

O/S/F tyre starting to perish on outter sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2015 116,682 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe under vehicle slightly coroded

O/S/F tyre starting to perish on outter sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,412 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2014 113,412 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,356 miles

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)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,642 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,949 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,676 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,803 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 48,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,777 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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BL03 ZLX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 BL03 ZLX, 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 ZLX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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