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EJ53 OFV

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OFV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,522 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING SNAPPED,

MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,520 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front SCREEN DIRTY

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING SNAPPED,

MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,880 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 109,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slioght bind nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2014 95,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slioght bind nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,105 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,238 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,913 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,929 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,077 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EJ53 OFV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJ53 OFV, 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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EJ53 OFV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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