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BG54 LGU

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,664 mi
Last recorded82,664 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,965 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up u j joint (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,440 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hazard warning light switch

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013
Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,389 miles

o/s tow bar electrics not workingtail light

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,082 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 48,082 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,383 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG54 LGU 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 76.2%.

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 BG54 LGU, 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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BG54 LGU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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