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EJ54 VZB

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,079 miles

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 to rear behind fuel tank unable to fully assesse due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

front fog lights damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

osf tyre very slight wear on edge and small cut not exposing cords

Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,665 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

osf tyre very slight wear on edge and small cut not exposing cords

Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,803 miles

Central Rear 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))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and center rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front , center and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,764 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still held secure

front and center brake pipes slight surface rust

rear wheel bearings very slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,397 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 101,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 80,322 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,480 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 60,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,453 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,502 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 VZB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ54 VZB, 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 EJ54 VZB registered?

EJ54 VZB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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