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YU53 BWZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,807 mi
Last recorded83,807 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 78,836 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,013 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,756 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,837 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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YU53 BWZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YU53 BWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 BWZ registered?

YU53 BWZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is YU53 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 BWZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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