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AJ54 VPT

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,661 mi
Last recorded150,661 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 150,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 145,502 miles

Grease around offside front inner cv joint gaiter

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 19 Jul 2023 145,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,710 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 13 Jul 2022 138,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,433 miles

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.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 130,433 miles

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.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 127,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,728 miles

Body corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,084 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 121,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,483 miles

Offside front CV boot deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,498 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,498 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,080 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,861 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,861 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,764 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,492 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,492 miles

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)

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 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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