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BON 13E

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 13E
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,494 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,371 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded, exhaust still secure

fuel pipes/brake pipes corroding slightly

underbody/various suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded, exhaust still secure

fuel pipes/brake pipes corroding slightly

underbody/various suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,341 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 35,049 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 35,049 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 33,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,213 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,892 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,646 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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BON 13E is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BON 13E, 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 BON 13E registered?

BON 13E is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BON 13E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 13E shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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