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EA54 BXJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,331 mi
Last recorded186,331 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 186,331 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 May 2019 186,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 May 2018 170,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 May 2018 169,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,888 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,686 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,895 miles

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

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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EA54 BXJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA54 BXJ, 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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EA54 BXJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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