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CE54 VBY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,880 mi
Last recorded171,880 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 171,880 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy under sill/various

Fail 4 Dec 2019 171,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body has 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by rear diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

load senor valve mounting is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank mounting corroded

small stone chip in windscreen

towbar bracket corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 159,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 159,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 159,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Below bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below front door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring front mounting bracket area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below front door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to brake load compensator valve (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Fuel tank rear bracket corroded

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)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 150,623 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 150,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked fouling shock absorber. (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 137,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 104,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 94,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,642 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,284 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,284 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2009 67,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,954 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 VBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE54 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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