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SX03 BJE

2003 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,239 mi
Last recorded148,239 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 BJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 76,058 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 149,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 142,810 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 134,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,634 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside body heavily underseald unable to asses corrosion.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 119,170 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 119,170 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 105,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,037 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 88,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,421 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 BJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SX03 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

SX03 BJE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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