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BV53 REU

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,561 mi
Last recorded154,561 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 REU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 154,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 141,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,344 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 126,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 109,112 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

surf coro on chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,115 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 101,115 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 164,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 137,630 miles

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

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 REU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV53 REU, 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 REU registered?

BV53 REU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BV53 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 REU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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