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DS53 EVR

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,525 mi
Last recorded153,525 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EVR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 153,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,805 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both front headlamp aim patterns starting to fade

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear light cluster slight damage but ok

Fail 18 Feb 2021 136,804 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central above rear diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x rear pipe from cental joint above diff to n/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount worn through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer track rod end arms very poor in condition and very corroded, adjusting threads very poor

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

Front both front headlamp aim patterns starting to fade

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear light cluster slight damage but ok

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,696 miles

Central Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,727 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,727 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,053 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,467 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,467 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,714 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,626 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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DS53 EVR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS53 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS53 EVR registered?

DS53 EVR is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is DS53 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 EVR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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