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AJ54 SOA

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,585 mi
Last recorded174,585 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SOA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 174,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 174,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tail gate (6.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nsf,nsr tyres distorted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 155,605 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 138,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,226 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,833 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,624 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SOA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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