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AM53 FHG

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,890 mi
Last recorded140,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FHG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2017 140,890 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,804 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 135,804 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 129,501 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2015 129,500 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,443 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 125,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,329 miles

slight oil leak from right rear axle

Fail 1 Dec 2011 118,329 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from right rear axle

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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AM53 FHG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM53 FHG, 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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What year was AM53 FHG registered?

AM53 FHG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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