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EJ54 EUP

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,745 mi
Last recorded210,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EUP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 210,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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

Front lower radiator support member corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Indicator lens slightly damaged, but functioning as intended.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, it would appear some repairs or adjustments are required.

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

Underside of vehicle including suspension components & all brake pipes are corroded, but not considered excessive or seriously weakened at time of test.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 207,427 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Indicator lens slightly damaged, but functioning as intended.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, it would appear some repairs or adjustments are required.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 207,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Indicator lens slightly damaged, but functioning as intended.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, it would appear some repairs or adjustments are required.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 203,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 203,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators . (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both lamps. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both lamps. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 199,077 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded, but not affecting security. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm or less. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 191,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 191,164 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit, 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes across front radiator support, subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust hanger snapped off, but system still secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 1 Jun 2018 179,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail light holed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 170,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front indicator loose

Fail 26 May 2017 170,255 miles

Electrical wiring insecure front to rear power cables fouling hand brake cables (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front indicator loose

Pass 10 May 2016 161,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear live booster cable fouling steering column,(not connected at time of test!!)

Fail 9 May 2016 161,227 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear live booster cable fouling steering column,(not connected at time of test!!)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 147,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,968 miles

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

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

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

offside front bumper panel loose

offside rear light lens broken

Fail 19 Mar 2014 136,968 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

offside front bumper panel loose

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,510 miles

EMMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 123,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

EMMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,846 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,550 miles

both the registration plates taped over other registration plates

Fail 4 Jan 2011 93,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both the registration plates taped over other registration plates

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,959 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front number plate loose but secure , drivers mirror cracked , nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage ,

Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front number plate loose but secure , drivers mirror cracked , nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage ,

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hand brake high

Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hand brake high

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,681 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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EJ54 EUP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ54 EUP, 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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EJ54 EUP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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