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AV54 MLY

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,777 mi
Last recorded243,777 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 MLY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 243,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s various repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front cross member/rad support (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure o/s and n/s light clusters slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and most areas underneath surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various surface corrosion front and rear near mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 243,743 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab mount bottom a piller (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab mount bottom of a piller (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure light cluster (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure light cluster (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 243,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 243,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 243,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 242,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 241,299 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Rear body removed at time of test (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 240,191 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 237,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 233,037 miles

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 233,036 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 221,184 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Oct 2014 221,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2013 205,912 miles

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

general corosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 199,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 196,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 192,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 187,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 182,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 146,860 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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AV54 MLY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV54 MLY, 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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AV54 MLY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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