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YT54 LBZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,108 mi
Last recorded138,108 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 138,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 138,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,264 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded set of brake lines corroded under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from front and rear diff

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,638 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 125,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,146 miles

exhaust center strap corroded(still secure)

exhaust corroding

slight chip in front screen

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,135 miles

general corrosion to front suspension components

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,776 miles

centre exhaust support strap broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,011 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,669 miles

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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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YT54 LBZ 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 78.9%.

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 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 YT54 LBZ, 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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What year was YT54 LBZ registered?

YT54 LBZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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