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BT53 ETR

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ETR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 127,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,628 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 125,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,057 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 122,050 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center well greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear center fuel lines corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush on both sides cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,123 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,867 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear load sensing valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear load sensing valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,398 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 106,337 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 99,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 89,729 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box slightly deteriroated

Pass 9 May 2014 81,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,124 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,144 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear high level stop lamp has been disconnected

Pass 16 May 2011 57,834 miles

offside mirror glass dameged

Fail 10 May 2011 57,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside mirror glass dameged

Pass 14 May 2010 50,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,524 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,372 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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BT53 ETR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT53 ETR, 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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BT53 ETR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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