2003 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FP53 BVX
2003 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 146,974 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2499cc
FP53 BVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 146,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FP53 BVX Mileage History
- 17/02/2022140,779 mi
- 01/03/2022140,782 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/2023143,654 mi+2,872 mi
- 24/03/2023143,656 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2024146,974 mi+3,318 mi
Average of roughly 2,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP53 BVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ranger (FP53 BVX) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
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