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AX54 HMU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,323 mi
Last recorded156,323 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HMU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,323 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 140,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,149 miles

Both sides inner sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive

Chassis has general corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near fail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box mounting band is corroded but the system is still secure

Fail 29 Oct 2019 135,149 miles

Both sides inner sill areas are corroded but not considered excessive

Chassis has general corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near fail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box mounting band is corroded but the system is still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2018 127,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,413 miles

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member both sides (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Underside of vehicle rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,089 miles

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

chassis generally corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

chassis generally corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,596 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supports exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supports exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,036 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,570 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 58,416 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,082 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,495 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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AX54 HMU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX54 HMU, 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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AX54 HMU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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