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AK54 KVJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KVJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,396 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Glow plug light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No EML showing on dash

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rpm counter not working

Fail 27 Jun 2025 52,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not connected (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Glow plug light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No EML showing on dash

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rpm counter not working

Fail 17 Apr 2025 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,349 miles

Central Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 50,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,394 miles

bodywork has damage

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,468 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 43,468 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,425 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,425 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear damage to rear panel and light lens area

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 41,116 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 36,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp patch around nearside rear back plate

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,439 miles

Spare wheel under inflated

High visability brake light in/op

Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel under inflated

High visability brake light in/op

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,891 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap u/s,but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,558 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 KVJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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