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AK54 KGU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,695 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

blue smoke emitted during emissions test

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

blue smoke emitted during emissions test

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,435 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,180 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body condition very poor

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body condition very poor

check pads when doing boot

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads

Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cuts in both rear tyre treads

front brake pads appear low

front prop shaft joint badly worn

outer case of fuel cap missing

towbar plug insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cuts in both rear tyre treads

front brake pads appear low

front prop shaft joint badly worn

outer case of fuel cap missing

towbar plug insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,599 miles

body condition poor

fuel cap broken

n/s/f light lens broken

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,599 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body condition poor

fuel cap broken

n/s/f light lens broken

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,375 miles

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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AK54 KGU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK54 KGU, 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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AK54 KGU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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