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AV54 OTU

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,873 mi
Last recorded140,873 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 140,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front bumper rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2026 140,865 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak n/s/r wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front floors rusty

fuel lines rusty

o/s/f bumper rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2025 139,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 135,086 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

UNDER VEHICE MUDDY

Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,487 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

UNDER BODY MUDDY

Fail 21 Jan 2023 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

UNDER BODY MUDDY

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,433 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY MUDDY

Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,640 miles

both front body under wheel arch areas corroded and rusted through

both front floors corroded n/s rusted through

Fail 23 Jan 2020 118,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front body under wheel arch areas corroded and rusted through

both front floors corroded n/s rusted through

Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,400 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,516 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,993 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,961 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,743 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,479 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,969 miles

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

brake pipe above fuel tank starting to corrode

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2007 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AV54 OTU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OTU, 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 AV54 OTU registered?

AV54 OTU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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