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SO54 MWP

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 MWP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,187 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2023 74,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,479 miles

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

Nearside Front steering pivot arm has very slight play from ball joint

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,702 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compen sater (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,544 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repair has been carried out on battery case but not leaking electrolyte

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repair has been carried out on battery case but not leaking electrolyte

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,921 miles

battery repaired but not leaking electrolyte at time of test

electrical wiring insecure along offside front inner wing, front grille area and offside rear fog lamp/spare wheel areas. This may fail next mot test due to new EU directive laws

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,259 miles

battery slightly leaking and has been repaired may fail 2012 mot test due to changes in law

front wiper blades slightly worn

wiring insecure etc at front grille and inner wings may fail 2012 mot test due to changes in law

wiring insecure etc at rear towbar area may fail 2012 mot test due to changes in law

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,745 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,745 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,837 miles

front registration plate is damaged but still legible

offside front mirror is cracked although visibility isn't affected

Fail 30 Dec 2008 29,833 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate is damaged but still legible

offside front mirror is cracked although visibility isn't affected

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,189 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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SO54 MWP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SO54 MWP, 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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SO54 MWP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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