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AK53 YJT

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YJT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 112,374 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 112,374 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension componants corrodding

Fail 3 Dec 2024 108,482 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension componants corrodding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,203 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,200 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,937 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General All Over Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,294 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,070 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,545 miles

corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,056 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 65,050 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear section of exhaust missing (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both main metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,586 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 56,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,235 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,754 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,809 miles

advise off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,193 miles

mid section hanging bracket corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,368 miles

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

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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AK53 YJT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AK53 YJT, 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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AK53 YJT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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