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CK03 BEU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,750 mi
Last recorded168,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BEU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front crossmember/front panel rotten - not structual

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of valve block (1.1.11 (c))

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

body and tub has corrosion in various places and body has had previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 26 Jun 2025 165,120 miles

Front slam panel corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 165,120 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by brake pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front slam panel corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 160,716 miles

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

Front slam panel/radiator support rotten

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various steering joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 160,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front slam panel/radiator support rotten

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various steering joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 155,980 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 155,980 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,517 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 143,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2020 138,384 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jun 2020 138,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,275 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 129,274 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,330 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 121,330 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,239 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Advise tracking check

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,436 miles

Cambelt change due

Front tyres worn on inside edges (advise tracking check)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Unable to access rear seats due to load

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,436 miles

Cambelt change due

Front tyres worn on inside edges (advise tracking check)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to access rear seats due to load

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,305 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,926 miles

exhaust mounting not supporting

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,060 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,728 miles

chip in windscreen below zone a

Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,727 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chip in windscreen below zone a

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

crack in o/s/r light lens

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Debris in offside rear tyre rim.

Movement in offside front wheel bearing.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 45,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,780 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CK03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK03 BEU, 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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CK03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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