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EF54 HCG

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,511 mi
Last recorded183,511 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 HCG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 183,511 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 171,229 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 171,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 166,112 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 166,112 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 162,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 150,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 151,569 miles

both number plate lamps dull

Pass 28 Nov 2018 143,943 miles

Central Lower underside muddy making inspection difficult

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 143,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower underside muddy making inspection difficult

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 136,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 131,900 miles

both main brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear prop uj worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 107,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,605 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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EF54 HCG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF54 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 HCG registered?

EF54 HCG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is EF54 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 HCG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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