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BJ54 HFM

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,712 mi
Last recorded203,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HFM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 203,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT BODY MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 203,277 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER NEAR TO FRONT BEAM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER - FRONT END OF REAR SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT BODY MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 193,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front body mount area corroded and holed

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Nearside Front rear body mount area corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front rear body mount area corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 193,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front front body mount area corroded and holed

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Nearside Front rear body mount area corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front rear body mount area corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 188,838 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 188,805 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 182,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 171,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 171,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

drivers seat deteriorated

slight crack in screen by rear view mirror, but not affecting drivers field of vision

Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,002 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear metal brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 134,981 miles

Leaf spring fractured both rear (2.4.B.1a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear metal brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both shocker casings corroded

chip in windscreen

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2013 122,547 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

stone chip in windscreen

tail pipe slightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear top shocker casings corroded

both wipers slightly smearing screen

centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Fail 17 Oct 2012 116,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,357 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,244 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,244 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,690 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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BJ54 HFM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ54 HFM, 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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BJ54 HFM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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