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VN54 LLE

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 112,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 108,332 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 98,405 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 90,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,865 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,855 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,849 miles

Rear silencer mounting missing.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 68,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer mounting missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 63,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,460 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 LLE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VN54 LLE, 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 LLE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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