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BT53 RWL

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,919 mi
Last recorded184,919 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RWL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 184,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 183,392 miles

both number plate are damaged slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2019 180,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 178,740 miles

play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2017 177,183 miles

centre silencer bracket rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2017 177,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre silencer bracket rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2016 175,360 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,403 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 171,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 171,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 170,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 169,988 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 168,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 167,317 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 167,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 164,863 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 164,855 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 162,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 160,961 miles

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

underbody dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2008 160,961 miles

underbody dirty

Pass 12 Feb 2008 156,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 153,228 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,475 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 114,475 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Advise crack in n/s rear lenz

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RWL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT53 RWL, 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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BT53 RWL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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