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YK54 ZHU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,904 mi
Last recorded140,904 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 140,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,789 miles

Front both inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 137,764 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x 4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside inner drive boot split

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 132,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings viewed in engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion all front to rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front outer wings corroded/holed but no sharp edges

general corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2021 123,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing holed ...viewed in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper "A" arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings viewed in engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion all front to rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front outer wings corroded/holed but no sharp edges

general corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,664 miles

corrosion on inner sills

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,678 miles

exhaust box strap corroded

front fog lights damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,969 miles

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,757 miles

headlight brackets broken

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,463 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,069 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,480 miles

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

l,h.f tyre worn on inside edge

oil under front of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2010 49,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,479 miles

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,656 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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YK54 ZHU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YK54 ZHU, 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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YK54 ZHU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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