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BV53 VCK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 162,906 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion from front to back of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cargo floor corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2023 162,898 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cargo floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 162,885 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear cargo floor corroded

Tailgate corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,881 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 162,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 160,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread 235/75/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/75/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 156,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 150,886 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 150,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 150,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 143,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 156,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 127,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side front tyre worn on edge of tread

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 102,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 72,977 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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BV53 VCK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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