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AP53 HRW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HRW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,248 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to all front suspension components and front cross member

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,806 miles

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

corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2020 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Pass 3 May 2019 56,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded in plastic clips ()

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

Fail 3 May 2019 56,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded in plastic clips ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion radiator mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steel brake pipes and fuel pipes in plastic clips cannot check properly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between chassis and fuel tank cannot check properly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion radiator mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front cannot check brake/fuel pipes properly in plastic cover

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cannot check steel brake pipes properly along side of fuel tank slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion radiator mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front cannot check brake/fuel pipes properly in plastic cover

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cannot check steel brake pipes properly along side of fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along fuel tank/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,605 miles

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

box/tail bracket slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall inner and outer surface

o/s/r leaf spring securing bolts slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

box/tail bracket slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall inner and outer surface

o/s/r leaf spring securing bolts slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,741 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall cracking inner and outer surface

o/s/r leaf spring secureing bolt slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,741 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall cracking inner and outer surface

o/s/r leaf spring secureing bolt slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly reduced damping

o/s/f shockabsorber slightly rdeuced dampimg

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 32,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,570 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,579 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP53 HRW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP53 HRW, 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 AP53 HRW registered?

AP53 HRW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is AP53 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 HRW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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