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BN03 RAU

2003 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,261 mi
Last recorded125,261 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 125,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 115,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 115,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,845 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 RAU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 RAU?

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What year was BN03 RAU registered?

BN03 RAU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is BN03 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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