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AX54 HNK

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HNK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 127,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,518 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 113,546 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 89,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,128 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,332 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,332 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,784 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 HNK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX54 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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