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BT54 VGJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,442 miles

both front brake pipes very corroded

rear of vehicle very corroded underneath

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,428 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes very corroded

rear of vehicle very corroded underneath

Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,963 miles

Front bumper radiator holder corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear broken lens

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 120,934 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper radiator holder corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear broken lens

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Fail 28 Jul 2023 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill

Pass 23 Jul 2022 117,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,212 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,099 miles

Drivers seat and back pad worn

Flat bed front panel damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

R/N/S light lens damaged

R/N/S lower body panel damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,099 miles

Drivers seat and back pad worn

Flat bed front panel damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb changed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

R/N/S light lens damaged

R/N/S lower body panel damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,846 miles

Body not fully secure front of loading area is split. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers sear has damaged/worn cushions

Fail 22 Nov 2019 112,846 miles

Emissions not tested could not connect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure silencer bracket broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Body not fully secure front of loading area is split. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers sear has damaged/worn cushions

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,818 miles

Front drivers seat fabric worn

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component slightly loose loading body split rear of cab (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens's deteriorating and cracked (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,986 miles

Central Front bulk head detached in loading area,

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch split

Offside Front drivers seat deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel arch split

Fail 13 Sep 2017 108,979 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front bulk head detached in loading area,

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch split

Offside Front drivers seat deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel arch split

Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bulkhead of loading area is detached from main load area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit repaired using tape

clutch anti-slip missing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,299 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,321 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,139 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,546 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,545 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,883 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 55,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,645 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 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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