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BG54 XUO

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,709 mi
Last recorded181,709 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 181,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glasses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded,taped up

Pass 15 Dec 2021 166,622 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 166,415 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Brake load valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 160,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front wings corroded

front registration plate slightly obstructed by cable tie

Pass 28 Nov 2019 154,677 miles

Front registration plate slightly obstructed by cable ties

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front wings corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes to hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bump stops missing

steering idler boot perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,868 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

front bump stops missing

screen chipped

Fail 16 Nov 2017 140,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

front bump stops missing

screen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2016 132,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside at 2.5mm

chips in windscreen

front and rear exhaust brackets/mounts deteriorated

rear registration plate damaged/cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2016 132,733 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside at 2.5mm

front and rear exhaust brackets/mounts deteriorated

rear registration plate damaged/cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,986 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread reaching ply/cords

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,135 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 XUO is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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