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BW03 LGY

2003 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LGY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,922 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 157,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 157,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,752 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 148,737 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle section, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,259 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Floor area, ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 142,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Floor area, ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 126,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,975 miles

cv boots cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,472 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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BW03 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW03 LGY, 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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BW03 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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