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BJ54 VNX

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,338 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear propshaft front joint worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,488 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 85,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,050 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,198 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 63,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,381 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,811 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,792 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,233 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 VNX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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