MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Battery insecure
Significant judder from front brakes
top corner of offside mirror cracked
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
drivers mirror cracked
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
drivers mirror cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for YL53 PLX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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