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AG53 DVT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DVT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,953 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tub has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2020 150,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting next to shock support which is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and next to body mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch next to cab mounting slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch under bonnet has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tub fixing mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Rear tub on inner tail gate has corrosion near hinges

Pass 21 Feb 2019 147,738 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 133,415 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 133,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower and inner chassis by fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear crossmember that holds spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking along inner chassis (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,572 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 125,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,911 miles

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

underside has light crossion

Fail 15 Feb 2014 112,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 112,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,391 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,389 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,834 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,333 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,148 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 75,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,663 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 34,811 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AG53 DVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AG53 DVT, 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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AG53 DVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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