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ST53 HCL

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HCL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,015 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,894 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,809 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 110,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,849 miles

Centre Rear Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,131 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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ST53 HCL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST53 HCL, 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 ST53 HCL registered?

ST53 HCL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is ST53 HCL safe to buy?

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