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DV54 JZH

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

199,366 mi
Last recorded199,366 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 JZH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 199,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 184,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 184,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 175,059 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 174,939 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 157,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 152,345 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear body by body mounts is corroded but is not likely to affect it in the near future

n/s front inner wing has slight corrosion

o/s/front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 152,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear body by body mounts is corroded but is not likely to affect it in the near future

n/s front inner wing has slight corrosion

o/s/front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 150,485 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 142,017 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,070 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Nov 2015 141,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2014 143,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 143,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 119,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken, but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken, but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

unable to safely jack up the rear of the vehicle to allow the rear suspension to hang free

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to safely jack up the rear of the vehicle to allow the rear suspension to hang free

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to safely jack up the rear of the vehicle to allow the suspension to hang free

Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,727 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to safely jack up the rear of the vehicle to allow the suspension to hang free

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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DV54 JZH is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DV54 JZH, 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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DV54 JZH is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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