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YM53 LBG

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LBG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 138,158 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 131,977 miles

exhaust strap

Fail 18 Feb 2016 131,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust strap

Fail 6 Jan 2015 127,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 127,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 124,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 121,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 121,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 101,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front discs in poor condition / front pads getting low

OS Fog light in-op

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Tyres: NSF 6mm OSF 3mm NSR 6mm OSR 1mm 265/70R15

Fail 22 Dec 2008 87,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,001 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyre treads low on outer edges

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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YM53 LBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YM53 LBG, 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 YM53 LBG registered?

YM53 LBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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