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CW53 LUD

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 LUD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,089 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,088 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 108,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shoker mts areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seazed (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,715 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Nov 2023 103,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,933 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME PARTS

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axile x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from reg valve to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME PARTS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from reg valve to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 87,149 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure front (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from reg valve to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,168 miles

crossmember under radiator corroded but not by any structual point

Fail 7 Mar 2020 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front cross member under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,802 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,800 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Near Side (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 54,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,255 miles

slight surface corrosion on chassis and brake pipes recommend cleaning and wax oiling to help prevent deterioration

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,899 miles

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,805 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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CW53 LUD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW53 LUD, 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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CW53 LUD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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