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BV03 LXD

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,473 mi
Last recorded169,473 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LXD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 169,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 169,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front disc corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2021 161,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front disc corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2020 161,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2020 161,763 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 160,485 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,164 miles

chassis rusty

drivers seatbelt frayed

slight play steering idler

Fail 22 Feb 2018 153,164 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis rusty

drivers seatbelt frayed

slight play steering idler

Fail 21 Feb 2018 153,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyre valve stems deteriorating

Engine oil level low

Front too rear rigid metal fuel pipes are corroding heavily

General corrosion on the vehicle underside

Offside Front Door mirror glass cracked, but not sufficiently to affect the drivers view to the rear

Oil leak ()

Rubber exhaust hanger detached

Spare tyre deflated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,079 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 132,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 125,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front seatbelt starting to fray.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 125,184 miles

offside front seatbelt starting to fray.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,220 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

oil leaks.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 114,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust.

oil leaks.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 102,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,778 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,778 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,346 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,154 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 LXD is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BV03 LXD, 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 BV03 LXD registered?

BV03 LXD is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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