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AV54 OWW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OWW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,799 miles

Front Alternator/steering/aircon drive belts are not routed as to manufacturer

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 134,799 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Alternator/steering/aircon drive belts are not routed as to manufacturer

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 128,993 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,760 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking from prop side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 113,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,177 miles

centre exhaust silencer box strap broken

nearside front outer CV gaiter loose, leaking grease

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,264 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,008 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,856 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,185 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 OWW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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