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EF53 LHV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LHV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,617 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 110,048 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play with in steering linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 110,048 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play with in steering linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 105,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,537 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,543 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 55,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,634 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,825 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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EF53 LHV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF53 LHV, 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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EF53 LHV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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