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EF54 OBV

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,902 mi
Last recorded157,902 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OBV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 157,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 149,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 149,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 136,571 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,990 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 110,772 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding / cant check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,490 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 98,547 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 93,410 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,478 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,645 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 OBV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OBV, 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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EF54 OBV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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