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CX54 XWV

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,774 mi
Last recorded173,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XWV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 173,774 miles

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch to pick up bed.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 173,772 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 173,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 173,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 172,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 172,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on turn table shows excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 172,421 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 172,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 171,495 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all feeds to rear heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 171,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all feeds to rear heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,906 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 169,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 167,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 157,678 miles

front brake pads worn. Suspect nail? in n/s front tyre also slight twist in same tyre centre tread area, also worn@ 2.5mm.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,272 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2009 111,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,122 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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CX54 XWV 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 73.7%.

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 CX54 XWV, 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 CX54 XWV registered?

CX54 XWV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is CX54 XWV safe to buy?

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