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YT53 VZW

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,250 mi
Last recorded198,250 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 VZW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 198,250 miles

Front Inner driveshaft seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer missing

Fail 24 Aug 2022 198,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner driveshaft seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer missing

Pass 7 Jul 2021 191,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 186,263 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 179,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 171,629 miles

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 27 Feb 2017 165,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 161,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 156,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 152,501 miles

underside pipes greased

Pass 12 Feb 2013 148,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 144,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 134,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 102,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 64,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/SF Driving light inop.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front 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 6 Feb 2007 64,922 miles

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

O/SF Driving light inop.

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

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

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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YT53 VZW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YT53 VZW, 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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YT53 VZW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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