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CE54 DSX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,208 mi
Last recorded134,208 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DSX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,208 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose arch loose dur to corroded bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed corroded in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop and insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 134,207 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached also not fully fitted correctly due to ball coming out of hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose arch loose dur to corroded bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed corroded in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop and insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,685 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within brake valve area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,879 miles

slight corrosion at under side,but not excessive.

very slight/minor smoke from exhaust pipe passed emissions test not excessive.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,420 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 94,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,616 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,332 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,332 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,870 miles

O/S/R tyre tread worn on outside.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,307 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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CE54 DSX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE54 DSX, 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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CE54 DSX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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