MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
7 pin towbar not tested
Nearside Front Inner 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 not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
7 pin towbar not tested
body & underbody corrosion in various places
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
body & underbody corrosion in various places
Corrosion throughout underside
Corrosion to flexi hose ferrules
Corrosion to tailgate lower edge - meets minimum requirement
Nearside headlamp condensated - aim meets minimum requirement
Rear top shock bushes slightly worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Corrosion throughout underside
Corrosion to flexi hose ferrules
Corrosion to tailgate lower edge - meets minimum requirement
Nearside headlamp condensated - aim meets minimum requirement
Rear top shock bushes slightly worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear diff leaking fluid slightly
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
O/S wing mirror cracked but not obscuring view
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 BLZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD53 BLZ, 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 BD53 BLZ registered?
BD53 BLZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is BD53 BLZ safe to buy?
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