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BT53 JHF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JHF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 99,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,587 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 91,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 80,273 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,020 miles

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

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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BT53 JHF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT53 JHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 JHF registered?

BT53 JHF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is BT53 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 JHF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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