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BN53 UDV

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UDV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,458 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,982 miles

both front parts of diesel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 181,982 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn uj excess wear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front parts of diesel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,996 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear chassie heavily corroded in places

Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear chassie heavily corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

center ex box bracket breaking up

corrison in places and tape covering holes in bodywork

fuel pipes heavily corroded at front

Pass 26 May 2018 93,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2017 91,351 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 90,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,514 miles

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

advise off side front brake slightly binding. rear laod sensing valve sticking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,029 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate and o/s mirror glass cracked but still clear view to rear

Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s mirror glass cracked and front number plate starting to deteriate advise to be replaced

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,434 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked and front number plate starting to deteriate advise to be replaced

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,448 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 UDV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

BN53 UDV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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