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BN53 RXZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 145,921 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Fail 2 Oct 2013 145,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Fail 25 Sep 2012 132,770 miles

front cv boots perished

slight bind offside front brake

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 132,770 miles

front cv boots perished

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,843 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,106 miles

center exhaust mount soon needs replacing

Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,187 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR FITTING NOT TIGHT.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SMOKE ANALYSIS DIRTY FOR AGE/TYPE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,187 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR FITTING NOT TIGHT.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

SMOKE ANALYSIS DIRTY FOR AGE/TYPE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,623 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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BN53 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

Is BN53 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 RXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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