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BN53 KZD

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KZD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 108,158 miles

Lower chassis has corrosion.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Foremost body mounting within inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Foremost body mounting within inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front radiator support corroded

Lower Chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,965 miles

Lower Chassis is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 105,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 105,808 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,331 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 101,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,628 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,374 miles

under body has general age related corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,374 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body has general age related corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 93,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle, suspension and chassis have general age related corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,337 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,809 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

flucuation on rear brakes

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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BN53 KZD 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 79.2%.

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 BN53 KZD, 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

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What year was BN53 KZD registered?

BN53 KZD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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