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YS54 MFA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,422 mi
Last recorded115,422 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 MFA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

front cross member corroded

general chassis and body corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

front cross member corroded

general chassis and body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2022 106,628 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chassis has been extensively welded and under sealed

Fail 5 May 2022 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body support outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chassis has been extensively welded and under sealed

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,293 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 99,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,450 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre band (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,748 miles

brake pipes covered on protective sealant

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,318 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,763 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,222 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 MFA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YS54 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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