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AK54 VBD

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion to under side

Pass 14 May 2025 82,345 miles

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

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded to excess.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear revearse light inop.

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,343 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure middle silencer support bracket broken off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab to body holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab to body holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded to excess.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear revearse light inop.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support bracket corroded excessively

Pass 5 May 2023 72,275 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket snapped off band type

front radiator support bracket corroded excessively o/s and n/s

Fail 4 May 2023 72,272 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system after brake readins were taken (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer bracket snapped off band type

front radiator support bracket corroded excessively o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,761 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

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

Pass 7 May 2020 62,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre pipes under chassis ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened upper boot Boot perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 62,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre pipes under chassis ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened upper boot Boot perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 59,498 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))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leak from centre on front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,348 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,908 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,062 miles

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

advise exhaust silencer band corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,763 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,737 miles

All tyres just starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,111 miles

advise exhaust support corroding

advise nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust support corroding

advise nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,585 miles

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

advise nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,651 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 VBD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AK54 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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