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BV54 UCB

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,444 mi
Last recorded161,444 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UCB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 161,444 miles

Lower underneath .chassis etc blacked up.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to L.S.V. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 161,442 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit MISSING PLUG (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone . both bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LSV MOUNTING HOLED (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s comes on before o/s . (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All chassis and suspension , surface corrosion ,

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipes to LSV . all pipe unions excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 151,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 151,504 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under body rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,447 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,431 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 118,431 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,819 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,270 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,825 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)

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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BV54 UCB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV54 UCB, 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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BV54 UCB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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