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BW03 XKU

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,115 mi
Last recorded132,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,115 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 132,112 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,610 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 130,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 124,522 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 122,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 120,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 120,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST FRONT TO REAR

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,908 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 XKU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XKU, 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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What year was BW03 XKU registered?

BW03 XKU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 XKU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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