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BX03 DWZ

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

222,417 mi
Last recorded222,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 222,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 213,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 206,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 201,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 189,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 179,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 167,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 158,902 miles

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 146,314 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 146,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 129,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 116,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 104,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,570 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 81,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,487 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,711 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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