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YH54 NHU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 NHU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,194 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel, all across the bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear body corroded, close to body mount, still secure

Offside Rear body corroded, close to body mounting, still secure

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears, over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel, all across the bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear body corroded, close to body mount, still secure

Offside Rear body corroded, close to body mounting, still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,341 miles

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

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

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

Front both, cv boots perished

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 99,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front both, cv boots perished

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,294 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 95,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,621 miles

brake pipes covered with copper grease

exhaust strap rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes copper greased

Fail 1 Nov 2013 72,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes copper greased

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,032 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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YH54 NHU 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 YH54 NHU, 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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What year was YH54 NHU registered?

YH54 NHU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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