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CV54 ZSX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,272 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over corrosion nearside and offside rear near shock mounts front cross member/rad support holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine smokey when left to idle for a long period

Fail 29 Jan 2021 139,268 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over corrosion nearside and offside rear near shock mounts front cross member/rad support holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine smokey when left to idle for a long period

Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,788 miles

Advise whole of chassis corroded and has been undersealed

Exhaust corroded

Front Cross member rad holder corroded

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bush cracking

Nearside Front Flexible hose Ferrell corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar bush cracking

Offside Front Flexible hose Ferrell corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In and out of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,298 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,182 miles

Dirty underneath

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Cross member corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes Around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Whole of chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 111,704 miles

Protective coating under seal/grease on brake pipes restricting inspection of brake pipes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member very corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under side of vehicle covered in protective coating restricting inspection of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,686 miles

Advisr fuel lines corroded!

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,686 miles

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

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

Advisr fuel lines corroded!

Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,821 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,186 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,186 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,794 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,782 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,692 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,213 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,213 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW † †ADVISE FLUCTUATION O/S/F BRAKE

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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CV54 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV54 ZSX, 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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CV54 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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