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BJ54 RXP

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

169,338 mi
Last recorded169,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RXP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front X member corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 169,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front X member corroded

o/s/f upper ball joint split pin missing

Fail 14 May 2025 169,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired CHASSIS REPAIR, SPRING HANGER FIXED IN WRONG PLACE (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion in front x member

Fail 31 Jan 2025 169,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion present

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wet test conditions

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,657 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 158,657 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose securing bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,551 miles

ABS wiring poorly supported offside front

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side front lower bump stops missing

centre crossmember corroded(gearbox mount)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 151,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket to flexi detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing lower ball joint locking device missing(split pin) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS wiring poorly supported offside front

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side front lower bump stops missing

centre crossmember corroded(gearbox mount)

Pass 24 Aug 2021 146,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at steering idler assembly's (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,017 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

RUST STARTING THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 9 May 2019 132,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 124,595 miles

MUDDY UNDER NEATH

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR THE TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 124,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MUDDY UNDER NEATH

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR THE TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,651 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,031 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,031 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,043 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare flat

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,806 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 RXP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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