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YS53 YUU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YUU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 141,909 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion X2 Spots brackets corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,903 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion X2 Spots brackets corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

radiator/bumper front lower support corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 115,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

radiator/bumper front lower support corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 110,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,565 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,523 miles

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

BRAKE PIPE RUNNING ALONG THE FUEL TANK ATTACHED TO THE PLASTIC CLIP IS VERY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 87,584 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 76,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,497 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 54,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,303 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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YS53 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YS53 YUU, 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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YS53 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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