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AK54 XBC

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XBC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,144 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pipes corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front bump stop loose

Oil leak engine ()

Rear bracket insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2016 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pipes corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front bump stop loose

Oil leak engine ()

Rear bracket insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,344 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 129,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 121,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion of front cross member both sides.

rear silencer bracket corroded off.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 120,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion of front cross member both sides.

rear silencer bracket corroded off.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 98,263 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,967 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,614 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 XBC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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