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EK54 HSU

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,929 mi
Last recorded159,929 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,415 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 134,354 miles

3x exhaust securing clamps rotten through

n/s/r indicator showing white

Fail 13 Oct 2018 134,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3x exhaust securing clamps rotten through

n/s/r indicator showing white

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread & outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 127,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread & outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,693 miles

Centre exhaust silender support clamp deteriorated

Nearside handbake cable support bracket broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure cable tied to bumper (1.3.2a)

Centre exhaust silender support clamp deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside handbake cable support bracket broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 103,610 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,107 miles

Both front fog lamps broken

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,502 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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EK54 HSU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK54 HSU, 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 EK54 HSU registered?

EK54 HSU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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