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YF54 FTY

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,891 mi
Last recorded159,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 FTY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 159,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 143,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 138,887 miles

Chassis has surface rust

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 127,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 127,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,852 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,438 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,080 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Front tyre pressures appear low

Most metal brakepipes heavily coated in grease and unable to determine condition

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 16 May 2013 90,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 74,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,603 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,435 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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YF54 FTY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YF54 FTY, 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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YF54 FTY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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