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EG53 DXC

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,703 mi
Last recorded229,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DXC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 229,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 220,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 220,662 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 210,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 197,412 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes and fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 191,606 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 191,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 174,914 miles

Exhaust braket deteriorated on middle section

N/s/f indicator lens has slight damage

N/s/f wheel bearing slight worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 157,718 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 157,718 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,424 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 28 Jan 2011 146,369 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2010 130,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,575 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate poor

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,163 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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EG53 DXC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG53 DXC, 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 EG53 DXC registered?

EG53 DXC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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