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EG03 BKE

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,894 mi
Last recorded159,894 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 BKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,894 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 159,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2025 159,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,216 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 159,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 158,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 158,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 156,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 154,156 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 153,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder, close to limit.

Tow bar wiring hanging loose but no tow bar fitted.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 153,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder, close to limit.

Tow bar wiring hanging loose but no tow bar fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 153,498 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to rear next to fuel tank and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Mar 2019 153,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to rear next to fuel tank and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Mar 2018 149,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 147,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 141,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 117,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 109,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,645 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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EG03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EG03 BKE, 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 EG03 BKE registered?

EG03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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