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AK54 KUX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,144 mi
Last recorded191,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KUX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 191,144 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Tailgate corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting radiator crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective silencer straps corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank guard and munts corroded but not insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2022 179,244 miles

Offside Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 168,382 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 168,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 158,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 158,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning brake valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear propshaft front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 148,437 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure weld strap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake squealing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake squealing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 127,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,364 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,893 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)

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 KUX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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