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AX53 PUK

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,984 mi
Last recorded179,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PUK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 179,984 miles

Both front outer wings rusty

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 179,984 miles

Both front outer wings rusty

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 174,359 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 174,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 167,779 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 7 Aug 2017 167,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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)

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 151,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 146,151 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 146,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes x2 near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,122 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

frount nomber plate delaminating

o/s/r lamp damedged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,817 miles

centre exhaust strap deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,746 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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AX53 PUK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc 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 AX53 PUK, 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 PUK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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