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BL53 DFJ

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,241 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,609 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp has damage

offside front indicator lamp has damage

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,641 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to the legal limit

offside indicator lens has damage

Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load valve into rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter has a slight leak of grease

offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear to the inner eges

offside front and nearside rear light lenses have damage

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,153 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,153 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,380 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,658 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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BL53 DFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 DFJ, 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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BL53 DFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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