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BN03 MWG

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 157,493 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting snaped but cable security not affected

Offside Rear load body, mounting points heavily corroded in inner wheel arch area

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member heavily corroded near fuel tank mount. fuel tank security not affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 151,839 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides leading into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear load body heavily corroded in inner wheel arches near chassis mountings

Pass 31 Mar 2021 147,594 miles

Central Rear Lower chassis brace corroded to lower chassis above rear axle

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

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

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

Rear body mounts corroded to load body in both rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Mar 2020 145,745 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides fore most mounts heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower general heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle affecting body and chassis

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides including springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 145,745 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides fore most mounts heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower general heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle affecting body and chassis

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides including springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,033 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear lines ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle, suspension and chassis

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 near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 141,033 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear lines ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle, suspension and chassis

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 near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,635 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 136,635 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

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

Front fog lights not working

Lower general corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,818 miles

Central exhaust support strap snaped

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs (2.4.B.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,818 miles

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

Central exhaust support strap snaped

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs (2.4.B.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,615 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,125 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,125 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cover under engine

wet day and muddy under floors

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,519 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,014 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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BN03 MWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN03 MWG, 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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BN03 MWG is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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