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AJ54 RUA

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,818 mi
Last recorded170,818 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RUA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 170,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 170,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 165,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 156,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,238 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 144,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 132,753 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 132,753 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,218 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 123,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 97,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,550 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,654 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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AJ54 RUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ54 RUA, 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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AJ54 RUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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