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BN52 KXX

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KXX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 137,636 miles

Corrosion to floor and chasis

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 137,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load bed chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember below the radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front crossmember below the radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,077 miles

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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pick up body under the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pick up body under the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front crossmember below the radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,665 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 134,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 130,956 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,432 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2020 126,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 123,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,369 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,369 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,049 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes under driver's floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 106,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,888 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,977 miles

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

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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BN52 KXX 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 80%.

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 BN52 KXX, 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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What year was BN52 KXX registered?

BN52 KXX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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