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BN53 UST

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 120,165 miles

under body corrodion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,825 miles

under body corrossiom

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 105,943 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 105,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,925 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,874 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,874 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,247 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,912 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 UST is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

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

Is BN53 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UST shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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