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BV53 UWO

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,002 mi
Last recorded180,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 180,002 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 172,402 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear spring rear bush slightly perished and leaf keep loose

various bushs starting to perish

Fail 9 Nov 2011 172,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

nearside rear spring rear bush slightly perished and leaf keep loose

various bushs starting to perish

Fail 12 Nov 2010 171,118 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various pipes corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 171,118 miles

Battery insecure

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

various pipes corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 166,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all pipes corroded

nearside rear spring eye bush worn

Fail 10 Nov 2009 166,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all pipes corroded

nearside rear spring eye bush worn

Fail 13 Oct 2009 166,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 157,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 157,922 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 116,537 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 116,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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