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BG53 WXU

2003 Ford Ranger · Diesel · 2499cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2499cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ranger Diesel 2499cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 47,932 miles on the clock, averaging 2,966 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,966

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140
Average per year2,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WXU 31k35k40k44k48k '06'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,932 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage47,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage39,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage32,445 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,441 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage32,126 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage31,206 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2499cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 WXU

What car is BG53 WXU?

BG53 WXU is a blue Ford Ranger, diesel (2499cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 WXU?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WXU was 47,932 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WXU passed its MOT?

BG53 WXU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2012.

Is BG53 WXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 WXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 WXU?

BG53 WXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.