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BL54 GRZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,819 mi
Last recorded133,819 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GRZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil Weep @ O/S/F Driveshaft to Transferbox Joint

Fail 21 Dec 2012 117,435 miles

O/S headlamp slightly loose on fixings. Aim not adversly affected.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 117,435 miles

O/S headlamp slightly loose on fixings. Aim not adversly affected.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2011 99,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,491 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 GRZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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