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VN54 LKG

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LKG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 135,630 miles

rear leaf spring bushes starting to wear

Fail 28 Oct 2014 135,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre near wear limit

rear leaf spring bushes starting to wear

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,318 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

both lower suspension arms close to bump stops

fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 9 Oct 2013 127,316 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn unevenly

both lower suspension arms close to bump stops

exhaust centre section support strap brken

fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,146 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner chassis

headlight output reduced

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in both rear shackle bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2012 121,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on nearside rear inner chassis

headlight output reduced

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in both rear shackle bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

font discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Nov 2010 112,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

font discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2009 105,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,933 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,424 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 70,409 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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VN54 LKG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN54 LKG, 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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VN54 LKG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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