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YH54 TYU

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,134 mi
Last recorded161,134 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 TYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 161,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 158,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 155,803 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 155,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 153,321 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 153,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wheel arches sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 146,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 144,258 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 144,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,836 miles

Offside Front Steering box leak

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body and chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 140,371 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion Body and chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under body corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,029 miles

dampness around steering box area

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

dampness around steering box area

n/s handbrake cable snapped aftre test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,644 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 103,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both chassis rail's corrided front to rear

corrosion to both inner sill's

front to rear meatal fuel pipe's corrided

nearside front tyre cut inner sidewall

offside front to rear metal brake pipe's @ front close to excisevely corrided

Fail 21 Feb 2012 96,102 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both chassis rail's corrided front to rear

corrosion to both inner sill's

front to rear meatal fuel pipe's corrided

nearside front tyre cut inner sidewall

offside front to rear metal brake pipe's @ front close to excisevely corrided

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,871 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,807 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 TYU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TYU, 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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YH54 TYU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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