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EJ54 VZT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,380 mi
Last recorded175,380 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VZT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 175,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 166,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 155,791 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front both upper arm bushes week

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering stop missing

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

play in steering box

Pass 24 Feb 2020 147,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,833 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lens is damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2017 120,907 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing nut and part of bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,894 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion light body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.7.4)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion light body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,910 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 103,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 93,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,725 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,727 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,953 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,147 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 VZT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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