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BW03 PZR

2003 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PZR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 159,719 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis on front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

slight corrossion front bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2019 157,645 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 157,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 154,634 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 154,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch missing showing damaged mounting brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 149,732 miles

Nearside Rear QUATER PANNEL DAMAGE

Fail 25 Sep 2017 149,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear QUATER PANNEL DAMAGE

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 143,062 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 26 Sep 2016 143,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,989 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,986 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 130,481 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,074 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,097 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,610 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,228 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,228 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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BW03 PZR is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BW03 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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