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AV54 SHJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 157,307 miles

advise fuel tank damp

Fail 20 May 2014 157,299 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise fuel tank damp

Pass 4 Jun 2013 138,786 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 138,786 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 199,310 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 May 2011 95,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 95,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,066 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 134,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,230 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 77,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SHJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV54 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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