CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT54 VEF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,585 mi
Last recorded49,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VEF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,585 miles

Nearside Rear note position lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,407 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,485 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,373 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,886 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 40,743 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,398 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,864 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 16 Jan 2015 35,729 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,729 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust box corroded bracket

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,860 miles

rear exhaust strap starting to break.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,467 miles

rear hubs damp.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 18,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear hubs damp.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,633 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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT54 VEF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of BT54 VEF?

You can check the full history of BT54 VEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT54 VEF registered?

BT54 VEF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is BT54 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VEF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT54 VEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT54 VEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.