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EJ54 NLK

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 135,722 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Out sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Body not fully secure Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Buck corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,441 miles

Floor of buck corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 126,441 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Floor of buck corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,685 miles

Abs system removed

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch light corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch light corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,660 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering idler arm slight play

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

poor image offside front headlamp

Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

poor image offside front headlamp

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose play in thread on to steering arm (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear propshaft universal joint has lots of play

Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,811 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,251 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 76,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,488 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 49,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 49,428 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces but performance acceptable when tested.

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

N/S/F brake disc blue indicating overheating but no brake bind at time of test. Braking system may require maintenance or repair.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corrosion on inner faces but brake efficiency aceptable

Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,453 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 18,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,959 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 NLK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 EJ54 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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