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YU53 ULK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 ULK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 143,167 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 137,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,709 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 128,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,841 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,518 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,446 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,549 miles

center exhaust strap snapped but system supported

surface corrosion on brake and fuel pipes underside ,not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,208 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 ULK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

YU53 ULK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 ULK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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