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YL53 KUH

2004 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,061 mi
Last recorded152,061 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 152,061 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 152,061 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 140,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 128,879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,376 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 114,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,467 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

n/s/r body damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 53,197 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,425 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 KUH is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL53 KUH, 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 KUH registered?

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

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