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EA54 MTZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 87,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,052 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lens repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking from clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,278 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,736 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,365 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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EA54 MTZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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