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SR53 BTX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,573 mi
Last recorded134,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 BTX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,292 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 120,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,052 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 107,548 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 107,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 105,853 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 105,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SR53 BTX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 SR53 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR53 BTX registered?

SR53 BTX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is SR53 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 BTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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