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AV54 SJX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,182 mi
Last recorded161,182 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SJX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,182 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 161,181 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front leaking or contaminated with steering fluid

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 145,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,244 miles

Front and rear chassis corroded

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 134,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Chassis is corroded front and rear

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 129,847 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 115,760 miles

centre rear stop lamp missing (not standard fitment)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 115,760 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

centre rear stop lamp missing (not standard fitment)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,970 miles

centre rear stop lamp missing, ok mot,( not standard fitting on this vehicle )

Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,970 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear stop lamp missing, ok mot,( not standard fitting on this vehicle )

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,800 miles

exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,117 miles

n/s/f fog light cracked and damaged

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 SJX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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