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BG54 XSR

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,946 mi
Last recorded176,946 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XSR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,946 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 176,766 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 169,882 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 169,877 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 164,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top shrouds corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 164,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. mounts broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear shock top shrouds rusted

underbody chassis rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,261 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 152,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Middle exhaust system bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 145,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Inner Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE BURST. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 127,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,266 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 117,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,002 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 48,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,768 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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BG54 XSR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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