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BX03 BXJ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 132,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 115,973 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 115,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,111 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear axle corroded

chassis corroded

front brake disc back plates very corroded

front shock absorber bushes very worn

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

play in steering box drag link ball joint

Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate covered with sticker (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear axle corroded

chassis corroded

front brake disc back plates very corroded

front shock absorber bushes very worn

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

play in steering box drag link ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 98,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 97,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 96,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,699 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 52,508 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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BX03 BXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc 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 BX03 BXJ, 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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BX03 BXJ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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