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BV03 LSX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,705 mi
Last recorded127,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LSX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,705 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy surface corrosion on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2019 127,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy surface corrosion on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded but not holed at time of test (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 125,981 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded but not holed at time of test (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,901 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 123,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,199 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 101,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,188 miles

slight knocking noise at front suspensions

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,516 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,971 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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BV03 LSX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV03 LSX, 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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BV03 LSX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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