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VU54 UTJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,094 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,118 miles

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 18 Aug 2011 32,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,778 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 7,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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VU54 UTJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VU54 UTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 UTJ registered?

VU54 UTJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is VU54 UTJ safe to buy?

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