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BN52 LNH

2003 Ford Ranger

Bronze Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LNH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 142,466 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 142,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,296 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 136,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,910 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake imbalance. 27%

Rear brakes grabbing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,526 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,673 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,229 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise o/s/f seatbelt is slow to retract

Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise o/s/f seatbelt is slow to retract

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,066 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGEL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT RECOMEND REPLACMENT

slight movment noted at front wheels

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,698 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,298 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure advise

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 LNH is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Bronze with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN52 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

BN52 LNH is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is BN52 LNH safe to buy?

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