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YS54 COU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 COU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 133,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 127,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,959 miles

front radiator support panels corroded in several places

oil leak further investigation required

rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 12 Mar 2021 122,959 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front radiator support panels corroded in several places

oil leak further investigation required

rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

spare wheel flat

tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator support panel corroded in several places

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

engine oil leak further investigation required

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded partially.

spare wheel flat

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high excessive (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator support panel corroded in several places

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

engine oil leak further investigation required

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded partially.

spare wheel flat

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded several places

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded several places

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,489 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,489 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,921 miles

front discs scored

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,510 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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YS54 COU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YS54 COU, 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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YS54 COU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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