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EK54 DKD

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 DKD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,050 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember by mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 119,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head foot well (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember by mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,595 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 113,595 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,943 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,937 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,724 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,869 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,201 miles

both front fog lights broken

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,879 miles

offside front antiroll bar link bush starting to detereorate

Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,879 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

offside front antiroll bar link bush starting to detereorate

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 78,910 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,199 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,376 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,376 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,908 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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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EK54 DKD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EK54 DKD, 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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EK54 DKD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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