MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front and nearside front floor excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Rear Brake pipes corroded
Tape applied to various body panels
Underside of vehicle generally showing corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front and nearside front floor excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Rear Brake pipes corroded
Tape applied to various body panels
Underside of vehicle generally showing corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside front and nearside front floor corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Tape applied to various body panels
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside front and nearside front floor corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tape applied to various body panels
Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front and nearside front floor corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front and nearside front floor corroded but not affecting body security
Offside rear and nearside rear floor/wheel arch excessively corroded but affecting body security
Front Crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Floor/wheel arch area excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Crossmember excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Floor/wheel arch area excessively corroded but not affecting body security
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Slight play in steering box and steering idler drop arm ball joints.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Towbar component insecure plug (6.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 VTM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 February 2004.
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