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SP03 BKK

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,556 mi
Last recorded166,556 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BKK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 166,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe bracket broken off (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed near shocky (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component modification unsafe ball joint missing split pin (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Body insecure both wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front hose fouling

both outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 158,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 158,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,714 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 152,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 134,535 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 132,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 117,680 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 103,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,969 miles

Centre exhaust mounting slight deterioration.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP03 BKK is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP03 BKK, 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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SP03 BKK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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