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AP53 NSN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 128,876 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

fuel tank damp but no obvious leak

nearside rear buck 1/4 panel corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 128,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

fuel tank damp but no obvious leak

nearside rear buck 1/4 panel corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 124,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 122,236 miles

body corroded in various different places

Pass 31 May 2019 118,606 miles

underside of vehicle corroded and generally in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2019 118,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded and generally in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2018 114,597 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 114,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,593 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts broken x2 (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,849 miles

steering slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,584 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,382 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 38,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,737 miles

offside front tyre has cut in it

Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,737 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut in it

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,206 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AP53 NSN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 NSN, 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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AP53 NSN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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