MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,334 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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 missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 UMJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN53 UMJ, 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 BN53 UMJ registered?
BN53 UMJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is BN53 UMJ safe to buy?
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