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BT53 PZV

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PZV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,417 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,200 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,767 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,544 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,916 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,259 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 PZV is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZV, 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 BT53 PZV registered?

BT53 PZV is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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