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SO53 LNU

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,599 mi
Last recorded145,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 LNU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,599 miles

Offside Rear lens broken

Fail 13 Oct 2015 145,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working earth fault (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear lens broken

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 116,880 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 116,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 103,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,236 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,196 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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SO53 LNU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO53 LNU, 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 SO53 LNU registered?

SO53 LNU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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