MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front cross-member/ radiator suport corroded
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive not visable due to engine under cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to loading valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Coolant leak
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight freeplay in steering box
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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BG54 FVL 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 64%.
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 BG54 FVL, 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 BG54 FVL registered?
BG54 FVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 November 2004.
Is BG54 FVL safe to buy?
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