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AO54 JYH

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,745 mi
Last recorded83,745 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 JYH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis & underside corroded

headlamp lenses hazy

underneath dirty

Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,056 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,291 miles

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

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

chassis corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,285 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chassis corroding

Pass 24 May 2022 75,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 73,086 miles

front brake discs corroding.

Fail 26 May 2021 73,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 21 May 2020 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroding

Fail 19 May 2020 69,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroding

Pass 31 May 2019 67,530 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 67,524 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 64,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe marked (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing mounting missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to front suspension bed mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 62,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 78,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 59,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 59,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,443 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,443 miles

Rear 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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AO54 JYH is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AO54 JYH, 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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AO54 JYH is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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