2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AV54 MLY
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 243,777 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,777 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 MLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 243,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 MLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (AV54 MLY) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AV54 MLY Mileage History
- 15/06/2022243,505 mi
- 23/06/2022243,505 mi
- 28/06/2023243,555 mi+50 mi
- 28/03/2025243,743 mi+188 mi
- 11/04/2025243,777 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 5 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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