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AU53 TUW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,343 mi
Last recorded193,343 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TUW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 193,343 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 162,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 142,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 121,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,357 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,378 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,002 miles

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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AU53 TUW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 TUW, 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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AU53 TUW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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