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SP54 VDD

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,570 mi
Last recorded137,570 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VDD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 137,570 miles

Rear Brakes grabbing slightly

Undercarriage and floor heavily corroded in places.

Undercarriage heavily black undersealed

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 137,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Undercarriage and floor heavily corroded in places.

undercarriage heavily black undersealed

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 137,483 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake gripping

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,474 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis at shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Rear tyres worn

chassis is heavily black undersealed making a full inspection difficult

Fail 2 Sep 2016 137,298 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at spring mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at spring mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body has slight corrosion whole chassis and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,747 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,867 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,167 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 61,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SP54 VDD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP54 VDD, 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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SP54 VDD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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