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DN54 FJX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FJX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 129,224 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT CROSSMEMBER & RADIATOR BRACKET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT DRIVERS FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced TUB (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,016 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spring corroded both

Pass 20 May 2019 112,205 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 108,143 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 22 May 2018 108,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 103,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff\axle

Pass 10 May 2016 99,245 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 99,245 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 93,104 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 93,083 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 89,485 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 85,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 85,157 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 77,127 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 64,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,875 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,943 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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DN54 FJX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 DN54 FJX, 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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DN54 FJX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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