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EA54 VTZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,157 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,820 miles

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

Offside Front footwell panel corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,345 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2013 43,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 16,215 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,132 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 VTZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA54 VTZ, 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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What year was EA54 VTZ registered?

EA54 VTZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is EA54 VTZ safe to buy?

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