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CE54 VGL

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,789 mi
Last recorded158,789 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VGL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,789 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing and damage on outer sidewalls but not to ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner part of chassis within suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner part of chassis by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing and damage on outer sidewalls but not to ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,445 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,617 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 31 x 10.50 x 15 lt (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 148,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 31 x 10.50 x 15 lt (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,496 miles

Coolant leak

Front and rear shocks corroded

Front bump stops missing

Front shock bushes slightly worn

Spare tyre flat

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 25 Sep 2018 142,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front and rear shocks corroded

Front bump stops missing

Spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,209 miles

Front cross member corroded slightly

Rear shock covers corroded

Surface corrosion all over chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2017 134,208 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded nearside and offside

Rear shock covers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,897 miles

Rear shock covers corroded

Front cross member corroded , lower radiator support

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,996 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside front outer CV gaiter leaking slightly

Rear fog light slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,884 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 VGL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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