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AF54 UTC

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,462 mi
Last recorded150,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 UTC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 150,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at gearbox area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft UJ (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,625 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,625 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,788 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

centre silencer strap deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,788 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre silencer strap deteriated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,648 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 77,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,973 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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AF54 UTC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF54 UTC, 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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AF54 UTC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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