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CK54 KAX

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 KAX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 157,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Main chassis member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 151,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shrouds corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

rear brakes noisey, but working fine.

Fail 8 Apr 2022 151,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from presure relief valve to hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shrouds corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

rear brakes noisey, but working fine.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 147,003 miles

Near side front brake is binding slightly.

Slight leak in near side C.V. boot.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 146,983 miles

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

Near side front brake is binding slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight leak in near side C.V. boot.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 143,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,570 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,229 miles

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,826 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,617 miles

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 20 Nov 2009 66,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,925 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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CK54 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CK54 KAX, 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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CK54 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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