MOT Status
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182,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush fixing bracket broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Adjacent to fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Light lens damaged
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear No plate
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW53 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BW53 FRJ, 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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What year was BW53 FRJ registered?
BW53 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 February 2004.
Is BW53 FRJ safe to buy?
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