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YC54 LXE

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LXE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,289 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

body and structure corroding

bonnet hard to open

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

body and structure corroding

bonnet hard to open

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,554 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,549 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported strap off & fouling propshaft (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim x2 (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,798 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,833 miles

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

offsiude front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offsiude front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,574 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,572 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,951 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 52,944 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,925 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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YC54 LXE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC54 LXE, 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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YC54 LXE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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