2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AV54 ERZ
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 163,784 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV54 ERZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2022
- 163,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 ERZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (AV54 ERZ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
AV54 ERZ Mileage History
- 14/05/2022163,764 mi
- 17/05/2022163,784 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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