MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Grease around offside front inner cv joint gaiter
Underside very rusty in places
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Grease around offside front inner cv joint gaiter
Underside very rusty in places
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside very rusty in places
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside very rusty in places
Both front out-riggers corroded.
Both front outer CV boots deteriorated.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff oil leak.
Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud.
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front out-riggers corroded.
Both front outer CV boots deteriorated.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff oil leak.
Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud.
Body corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF,NSF (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR,OSR (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wings insecure and excessively corroded
front bumper insecure but not likely to come off
fuel tank seems to have a slight weep
rear diff has an oil leak
vehicle rusty underside
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSF cross member (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR,OSR (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF,NSF (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR,OSR (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wings insecure and excessively corroded
front bumper insecure but not likely to come off
fuel tank seems to have a slight weep
rear diff has an oil leak
vehicle rusty underside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre rubber mounting slightly deteriorated
Offside front CV boot deteriorated.
Parking brake efficiency only just met.
Slight oil leak from rear diff.
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes covered in grease.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake pipes covered in grease.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM ON NEARSIDE
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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AJ54 VPT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 December 2004.
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