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BT54 NZX

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 NZX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,298 miles

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

propshaft support bearing weight insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 135,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front bumper loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,276 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,499 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,301 miles

Battery insecure

Main front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Steel brake pipe from load sense valve to flexible hose corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Main front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Steel brake pipe from load sense valve to flexible hose corroded.

Pass 27 May 2009 64,338 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Steel brake pipes to load sense valve corroded.

Pass 22 May 2008 49,607 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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BT54 NZX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT54 NZX, 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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BT54 NZX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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