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YL53 PLX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,344 mi
Last recorded144,344 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 PLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,344 miles

O/S door mirror glass damaged

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

Rearmost exhaust hanger almost detached(corrosion)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 144,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S door mirror glass damaged

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

Rearmost exhaust hanger almost detached(corrosion)

Significant judder from O/S/F service brake

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,711 miles

Battery insecure

Significant judder from front brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2011 141,698 miles

top corner of offside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2011 141,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top corner of offside mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,709 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2011 132,709 miles

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 116,471 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 81,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,352 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 PLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 PLX registered?

YL53 PLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is YL53 PLX safe to buy?

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