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AX53 EBU

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 160,007 miles

All body mounts and mounting points corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

all brake pipe furrels corroded.

all brake pipes corroded.

vehicle body corroded.

vehicle chassis corroded.

Fail 25 May 2018 160,007 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All body mounts and mounting points corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

all brake pipe furrels corroded.

all brake pipes corroded.

vehicle body corroded.

vehicle chassis corroded.

Pass 11 May 2017 157,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 149,109 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 149,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 141,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 136,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,206 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 43,163 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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AX53 EBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AX53 EBU, 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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AX53 EBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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