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BL54 GPV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,169 mi
Last recorded137,169 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GPV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 137,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,204 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,200 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,703 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,702 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,525 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 101,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,534 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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BL54 GPV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL54 GPV, 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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BL54 GPV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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