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WL03 BVK

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 BVK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,222 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 24% offside lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 99,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,140 miles

Both front brake hoses slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,189 miles

rear flog inop

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,218 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)

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,984 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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WL03 BVK 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 94.7%.

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 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 WL03 BVK, 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 WL03 BVK registered?

WL03 BVK is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WL03 BVK safe to buy?

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