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AJ54 RVZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,587 mi
Last recorded156,587 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RVZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 148,906 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel lines corrosion

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 140,533 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 8 May 2017 131,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 131,938 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 120,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,168 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 97,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded ,pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,353 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 26,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RVZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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