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BJ54 RNE

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,688 mi
Last recorded138,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RNE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,688 miles

general under body corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell/floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell/ floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front suspension bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,645 miles

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

corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas

heavy surface corrosion underside of vehicle inc suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2023 136,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe from load valve too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose connector too brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose connector too brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas

heavy surface corrosion underside of vehicle inc suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas

surface corrosion in most brake pipes,prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

surface corrosion offside front brake disc outer face

Fail 7 Nov 2022 135,662 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas

surface corrosion in most brake pipes,prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

surface corrosion offside front brake disc outer face

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

most brake pipes greased , nearside front brake back plate insecure

surface corrosion in engine bay ,underside of vehicle/prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 8 Nov 2021 134,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

most brake pipes greased , nearside front brake back plate insecure

surface corrosion in engine bay ,underside of vehicle/prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion and covered in grease

front cross member/radiator support panel corroded to holes

very heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,753 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion and covered in grease

front cross member/radiator support panel corroded to holes

very heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,021 miles

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded to holes

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded to holes

front nearside/offside tyres worn on outer edges

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2018 128,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded to holes

front nearside/offside tyres worn on outer edges

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,856 miles

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded to holes

front tyres worn on edges , nearside front sill dented

surface corrosion in chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,855 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper union joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded to holes

front tyres worn on edges , nearside front sill dented

surface corrosion in chassis and nearside front floor corroded to hole

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,488 miles

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,335 miles

front to rear brake pipes beside fuel tank surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,716 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

slight front brakes imbalance

Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,710 miles

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 116,709 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,393 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front brakes show a brake imbalance / fluctuating settle in road tested

main brake pipes showing corrosion side of fuel tank area

offside rear tyre edge worn

wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,462 miles

fluctuation front brake's .

offside rear tyre edge worn smooth. nearside outer damaged brake pipe's showing corrosion / heavily greased. front brake's show a brake imbalance

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,160 miles

main brake pipes at chassis side fuel tank area corroded offside rear tyre outer edge worn smoth front brakes fluctuating

nearside outer sill dented outer sills floor areas and chassis showing corrosion brake poipes showing rust / heavily greased

Fail 3 Nov 2009 108,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main brake pipes side of fuel tank areas showing corrosion nearside outer sill flange bent offside front tyre edge wearing front and rear brakes show a brake imbalance front brakes flucuating

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,184 miles

main brake pipes side of fuel tank areas showing corrosion nearside outer sill flange bent offside front tyre edge wearing front and rear brakes show a brake imbalance front brakes flucuating

Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,751 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 RNE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ54 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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