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VN54 BXK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

299,308 mi
Last recorded299,308 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 BXK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 299,308 miles

slight play offside and nearside front drag link ends

surface corrosion offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 298,574 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 293,064 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 293,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 293,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 284,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 275,884 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 266,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 228,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 183,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 183,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 138,403 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 94,685 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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VN54 BXK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN54 BXK, 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 VN54 BXK registered?

VN54 BXK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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