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SX03 BFL

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 BFL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,745 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,916 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,356 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,342 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 73,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,533 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 58,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,322 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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SX03 BFL is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX03 BFL, 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 SX03 BFL registered?

SX03 BFL is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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