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VX54 JCO

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,802 mi
Last recorded175,802 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 JCO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 175,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 170,104 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember bias valve mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spare wheel carrier crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember bias valve mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spare wheel carrier crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,414 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 159,581 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 156,016 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 156,016 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 155,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,186 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))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 138,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Rear Towbar wiring insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,268 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 106,909 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 106,909 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 100,218 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 86,574 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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VX54 JCO is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX54 JCO, 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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VX54 JCO is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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