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EG53 NUV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,501 mi
Last recorded107,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,036 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,191 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Front number plate damaged

O/S/F floor pan corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

long travel on foot brake

Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,222 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S/F floor pan corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 98,222 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related under body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S/F floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,666 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,505 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,092 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,420 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Both front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Age related under body corrosion

Both front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary number plate fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,522 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 NUV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc 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 EG53 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

EG53 NUV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is EG53 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 NUV 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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