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AD53 OJJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OJJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated band loose and loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamps not working but reg before 1st September 2009

Fail 4 Feb 2026 78,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated band loose and loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamps not working but reg before 1st September 2009

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 27 Jan 2025 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corrosion near to body mounting point

Offside Front floor corrosion near to body mounting point

Fail 26 Jan 2024 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corrosion near to body mounting point

Offside Front floor corrosion near to body mounting point

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corroded, floor

Fail 1 Feb 2023 61,492 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corroded, floor

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,975 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f non structual cross member corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,791 miles

various under body corrossion

Fail 29 Jan 2020 48,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

various under body corrossion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,046 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, lsv input (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, lsv input (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate, lsv output (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,333 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,918 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,101 miles

exhaust mounting bracket corroded but not seriously weakened

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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AD53 OJJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 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 AD53 OJJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 OJJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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