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YL53 KUF

2004 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,521 mi
Last recorded69,521 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 KUF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed but is not structural (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all tyres marked for trailer use only but are e marked

Fail 4 Aug 2021 69,518 miles

All direction indicators not working DUE TO FAULTY ALARM / HAZARDS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL TYRES MARKED 'FOR TRAILER USE ONLY ....BUT ARE ''E'' MARKED

N /S /F inner wing holed but is not structural

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,253 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 66,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,788 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,788 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,776 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member prop mount heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded above fuel tank ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,251 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,120 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,941 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,910 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,910 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,707 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 24,707 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,873 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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YL53 KUF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL53 KUF, 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 YL53 KUF registered?

YL53 KUF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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