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BT54 VBG

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VBG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,731 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,018 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,778 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2014 58,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,098 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,643 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre is flat

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,314 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 6,334 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 VBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BT54 VBG, 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 BT54 VBG registered?

BT54 VBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BT54 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VBG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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