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BN03 MWU

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,481 mi
Last recorded165,481 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,481 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2021 165,481 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2021 165,476 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2020 151,947 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 143,097 miles

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

Front Body mounting fixings insecure n/s/f body mounting and o/s/f body mounting seriously corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mounting seriously corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,513 miles

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 136,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear exhaust mounts broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 127,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 265/7015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear leaf spring front bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 265/7015 (4.1.E.1)

Rear two registration plates fitted together

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 121,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 265/7015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear leaf spring front bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 265/7015 (4.1.E.1)

Rear two registration plates fitted together

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 115,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades worn, starting to split.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,282 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

O/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,611 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,063 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,953 miles

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

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

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

dampness by fuel tank

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,814 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 MWU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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