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YJ53 DKT

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 DKT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 96,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering idler ()

Fail 3 May 2017 95,738 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Idler ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 79,410 miles

Front some corrosion fuel lines

Offside Front some corrosion lower suspension arm

general corrosion chassis various areas

Pass 6 May 2015 56,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,342 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,312 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded exhaust rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 12 May 2011 39,023 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2010 34,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,278 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,273 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,527 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,527 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YJ53 DKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ53 DKT, 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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YJ53 DKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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