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BP53 VZF

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VZF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,931 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 15,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 13,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BP53 VZF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP53 VZF, 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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What year was BP53 VZF registered?

BP53 VZF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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