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DY54 XKL

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XKL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 80,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from the compensator to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides have play in the steering system (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,637 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,487 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,487 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 64,803 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 61,371 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 58,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 58,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 56,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 56,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox Hanger Broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,636 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,821 miles

Exhaust maunt snapt but secure (back box)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DY54 XKL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY54 XKL, 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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DY54 XKL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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