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EK54 HTD

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,510 mi
Last recorded180,510 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HTD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 180,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner arch holed not in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner arch holed not in a prescribed area

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 172,059 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear buck holed

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 172,016 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear buck holed

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 165,122 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front body mount has slight corrosion around but no holes

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2019 162,242 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management light flashing

rubbing noise coming from nearside front wheel when rotated

surface corrosion to chassis rails and inner sills

vehicle leaning to nearside possibly weak springs

Fail 17 Jan 2019 162,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle leaning to n/s ie springs weak.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 158,776 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 155,195 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil Warning Light Illuminated On Instrument Cluster

Fail 18 Nov 2016 155,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil Warning Light Illuminated On Instrument Cluster

Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 138,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres perrished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 22 Oct 2013 138,631 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres perrished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 117,796 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 117,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,641 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 HTD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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