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BV03 MTF

2003 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,049 mi
Last recorded210,049 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MTF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 210,049 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion settling to under body

Fail 5 Oct 2022 210,049 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion settling to under body

Pass 30 Mar 2012 198,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 198,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 187,116 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 30 Mar 2010 176,782 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges!!

both rear tyres on have 3mm of tread left in centre of tyre!!

slight movement in both front outter & inner trackrod steering arms!!

Fail 29 Mar 2010 176,774 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges!!

both rear tyres on have 3mm of tread left in centre of tyre!!

slight movement in both front outter & inner trackrod steering arms!!

Pass 27 Mar 2009 155,943 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 132,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 107,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,468 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 MTF is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

BV03 MTF is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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