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CW54 KUA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 KUA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 138,753 miles

Front cross member under radiator rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 129,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,211 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 128,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 126,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 126,537 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear both (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 8 May 2017 122,637 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 122,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 120,044 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 115,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,579 miles

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,579 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,923 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wing mirror cracked

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S wing mirror cracked

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,867 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,867 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,726 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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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CW54 KUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CW54 KUA, 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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What year was CW54 KUA registered?

CW54 KUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is CW54 KUA safe to buy?

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