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BV53 HCZ

2003 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,892 mi
Last recorded116,892 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HCZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,197 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 98,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT OFFSIDE LENS CRACKED

NEAR SIDE REAR LENS DAMAGED

VEHICLE IN VERY DIRTY CONDITION MAKING UNDERSIDE EXAMINATION DIFFICULT NOTE VEHICLES CAN BE REFUSED TESTING IF IN DIRTY CONDITION

Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,220 miles

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)

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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BV53 HCZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV53 HCZ, 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 BV53 HCZ registered?

BV53 HCZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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