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VU54 UWF

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,318 mi
Last recorded183,318 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 UWF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 183,318 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 183,318 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,245 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Centre pivot arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 170,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Centre pivot arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 161,290 miles

All corrosion

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 161,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

All corrosion

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,391 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak from front differential

Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,205 miles

osf tyre worn outer edge

osf wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,742 miles

Silecer mounting strap broken, but system is securely supported.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,750 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 89,209 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,594 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UWF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU54 UWF, 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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VU54 UWF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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