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VN54 UCA

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 120,093 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,794 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 11 Feb 2025 116,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside chassis slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front under bonnet near bulkhead slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,687 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 112,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,315 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,917 miles

acceptable windscreen chip and wiper blade wear*

corrosion of chassis,underbody,brake and steering/suspension components*

front outer anti-roll bar bushes and rear spring bushes worn and *

osr light unit cracked* osr shock absorber shroud deteriorated*

underbody found to be muddy during test*

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,917 miles

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

acceptable windscreen chip and wiper blade wear*

corrosion of chassis,underbody,brake and steering/suspension components*

front outer anti-roll bar bushes and rear spring bushes worn and *

osr light unit cracked* osr shock absorber shroud deteriorated*

underbody found to be muddy during test*

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,913 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,876 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,568 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,603 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

main silencer support strap heavily corroded

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 UCA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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