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AK54 XEB

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,272 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,343 miles

both rear indicators becoming pale

exhaust becoming corroded

exhaust center mounting strap broken

front number plate damaged, dirty and deteriorated

n/s inner and both o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

o/s/f upper suspension arm front bush worn

various brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,341 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))

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

both rear indicators becoming pale

exhaust becoming corroded

exhaust center mounting strap broken

front number plate damaged, dirty and deteriorated

n/s inner and both o/s drive shaft gaiters perishing

o/s/f upper suspension arm front bush worn

various brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,497 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery becoming insecure

both front outer driveshaft gaiters becoming deteriorated

both rear indicators becoming pale

both rear tyres worn near limit

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f position lamp full of water

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery becoming insecure

both front outer driveshaft gaiters becoming deteriorated

both rear indicators becoming pale

both rear tyres worn near limit

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f position lamp full of water

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,618 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,809 miles

Exhaust mounting strap broken at silencer area.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded at load sensing valve area.

Rear section exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 93,606 miles

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

Exhaust mounting strap broken at silencer area.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded at load sensing valve area.

Rear section exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust support corroded/broken

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,199 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,371 miles

Centre exhaust support corroded/deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,909 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 18,828 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XEB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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