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EG53 OPC

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OPC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,394 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Also Very Corroded (7.1.1)

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

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,460 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both outer cv boots perishing

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both outer cv boots perishing

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust bracket cracked

slight fuel leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket cracked

slight fuel leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,817 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn

front brakes inop under pressure

Pass 10 May 2013 38,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full underside of vehicle is covered in waxoil

Fail 8 May 2013 38,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full underside of vehicle is covered in waxoil

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,408 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light flashing

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres signs of wear outside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,184 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,760 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 10,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OPC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EG53 OPC, 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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EG53 OPC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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