2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · BOT 7
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 121,419 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BOT 7 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 121,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BOT 7 Mileage History
- 16/01/200726,638 mi
- 25/01/200839,966 mi+13,328 mi
- 23/04/200955,930 mi+15,964 mi
- 21/04/201065,238 mi+9,308 mi
- 21/04/201173,396 mi+8,158 mi
- 12/04/201282,376 mi+8,980 mi
- 18/04/201389,901 mi+7,525 mi
- 28/04/201494,515 mi+4,614 mi
- 10/04/201596,726 mi+2,211 mi
- 09/08/201699,296 mi+2,570 mi
- 18/09/2017101,422 mi+2,126 mi
- 03/10/2018106,300 mi+4,878 mi
- 18/05/2020114,920 mi+8,620 mi
- 13/04/2022115,338 mi+418 mi
- 15/11/2024117,741 mi+2,403 mi
- 22/12/2025121,397 mi+3,656 mi
- 04/02/2026121,419 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,975 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BOT 7 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (BOT 7) between January 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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