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BV03 MSX

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (offside borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 149,229 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (offside borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 148,969 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe ends to compensater valve and short pipe on compensatervalve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,173 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 147,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 146,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 145,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 126,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 91,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,535 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 MSX 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 95.2%.

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 BV03 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 MSX registered?

BV03 MSX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 MSX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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