MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front brake pipes very corroded
rear of vehicle very corroded underneath
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
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.
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.
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
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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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