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BL52 AXC

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,960 mi
Last recorded151,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AXC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,960 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,147 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 134,579 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 134,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 104,322 miles

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

N/S head light adjusters broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers

Pass 29 May 2013 93,986 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 93,658 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 84,163 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 75,937 miles

Exhaust middle box bracket broken

Head lights a bit low adjusters broken

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 75,937 miles

Exhaust middle box bracket broken

Head lights a bit low adjusters broken

Pass 20 May 2010 66,399 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,249 miles

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

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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BL52 AXC is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL52 AXC, 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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BL52 AXC is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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