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BT53 RMU

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,409 mi
Last recorded169,409 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 169,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle.x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 167,899 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 167,878 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch/body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing rusted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 166,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 162,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 162,335 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 160,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,028 miles

cracking nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2017 158,010 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,053 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 150,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 145,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 138,373 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust box strap rusted.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 138,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust box strap rusted.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,267 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 127,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,591 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,313 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,202 miles

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

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 RMU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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