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YS54 VBA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,411 mi
Last recorded174,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VBA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 174,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

steering joints have play

undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2025 173,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering joints have play

Undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2024 171,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox support corroded

steering box appears damp

vehicle partly undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,968 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

POWERSTEERING BOX SLIGHT WEEP

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Mar 2023 168,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

POWERSTEERING BOX SLIGHT WEEP

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 29 Jan 2022 167,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to chassis and suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join partially fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 165,565 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 165,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 164,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cable clip broken

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 164,355 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 163,699 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER SIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 163,686 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDER SIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 162,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 161,198 miles

all tyres slightly perished in rin grooves

Pass 17 Dec 2013 160,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 158,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 157,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 154,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 150,410 miles

front discs worn

Fail 23 Dec 2009 150,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 115,505 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 115,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,644 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 VBA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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