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AV54 YKN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 130,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,739 miles

Underside of vehicle treated

Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,739 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle treated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,655 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,655 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 104,417 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 104,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low problem with the lower mounting (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,024 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,984 miles

middle exhaust bracket is broken

propshaft rear universal jiont is worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,458 miles

middle exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,332 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,732 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 YKN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black 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 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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