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BG54 XWD

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XWD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,859 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,916 miles

Extensive welding on chassis

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,629 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,471 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,707 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake disc worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,684 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT !

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,172 miles

N/S HEADLAMP ADJUSTING MOTOR N/W

Fail 11 Sep 2007 16,172 miles

N/S HEADLAMP ADJUSTING MOTOR N/W

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XWD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG54 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

BG54 XWD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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