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ST54 GAU

2004 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,576 mi
Last recorded73,576 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 GAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 73,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,346 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,346 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,021 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,412 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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ST54 GAU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST54 GAU, 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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ST54 GAU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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