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AX54 HNM

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HNM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 91,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,116 miles

Nearside Front Floor heavily corroded

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,781 miles

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

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

front floors heavily corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

front floors heavily corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,415 miles

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

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

chassis and tow bar heavily corroded

near side front floor corroded and wholed

Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,415 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

chassis and tow bar heavily corroded

near side front floor corroded and wholed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,117 miles

Front floors corroded and holed Tow bar, both inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,638 miles

front floors corroded and holed

tow bar and chassis corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,771 miles

both front floors heavily corroded and wholed

chassis and tow bar corroded in places

Fail 6 Dec 2019 85,692 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear metal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front floors heavily corroded and wholed

chassis and tow bar corroded in places

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,244 miles

chassis corroded in places

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv gaitor poor condition

rear tyres getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,243 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

chassis corroded in places

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv gaitor poor condition

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,309 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,719 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,396 miles

centre exhaust mounting band broken

front and rear tyres very perished

o/s/f shock absorber damp

spare tyre flat

supply pipe to o/s/f brake flexy starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,075 miles

advise - centre exhaust band broken

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,784 miles

centre exhaust mounting band in poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,818 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 HNM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HNM, 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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What year was AX54 HNM registered?

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

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