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AJ54 SFZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,692 mi
Last recorded169,692 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 169,692 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 169,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 166,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 166,802 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 164,926 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 164,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,729 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance high (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake requirments close to limit

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 153,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance high (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake requirments close to limit

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box, wire used (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,865 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle box, wire used (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 132,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 121,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 120,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 106,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,321 miles

Nearside front indcator lamp lens missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,306 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front indcator lamp lens missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,880 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,685 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 44,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,865 miles

n/s/f indicator and sidelight lens missing

o/s/r tailight broken but not showing a white light

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 SFZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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