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YF54 FWA

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 FWA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 163,412 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose re-torqued (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,173 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2025 158,939 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 151,994 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator lower support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 143,538 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 120,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 117,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,306 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 56,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FWA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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