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BD53 BLZ

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,024 mi
Last recorded236,024 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 236,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 233,180 miles

7 pin towbar not tested

Fail 17 Aug 2019 233,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 229,553 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Aug 2018 229,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 224,939 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 224,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 219,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 219,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 211,552 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 200,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 200,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 179,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking fluid slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 168,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 161,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 154,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 144,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,072 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,072 miles

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.

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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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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BD53 BLZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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