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YH54 SUA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 SUA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,444 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,967 miles

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Fail 20 Jul 2019 119,967 miles

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

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2018 116,287 miles

Front Lower Crossmember Corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 115,211 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres getting low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,505 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Near side front outer constant velocity gaiter security poor

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

Pass 20 Dec 2015 112,433 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust box hanger corroded, system remains stable.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,336 miles

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

Rear box fixing deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,531 miles

Slight binding o/s/f.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,264 miles

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windows tinted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 82,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,455 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,455 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH54 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

YH54 SUA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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