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15 GRY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

181,009 mi
Last recorded181,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 GRY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 181,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wheel arches corroded through

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 179,144 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner wheel arches corroded through

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 177,221 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center section mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in both inner wheel arches

general underbody corrosion

osf bump stop missing

Fail 14 Sep 2023 177,221 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center section mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in both inner wheel arches

general underbody corrosion

osf bump stop missing

Pass 13 Sep 2022 173,691 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 169,035 miles

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

Direction indicator insecure Nearside and offside front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 169,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator insecure Nearside and offside front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 162,880 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seal seaping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe metal support mounting braking, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

bothside front indicators lens partially insecure.

Pass 14 May 2019 154,671 miles

Offside Front gearbox seal seeping oil.

Offside Front to rear brake pipes greased over .

Rear exhaust pipe metal support bracket broken, still secure ,can be welded.

Pass 14 May 2018 144,815 miles

Offside Front driver shaft seal leak oil

Offside Front to rear brake pipe copper greased over.

Rear exhaust pipe metal support mounting braking , can be welded.

Pass 4 May 2017 132,824 miles

all brake pipes greased over

o/s/f drive shaft seal seeping gearbox oil

oil filter seeping oil

Pass 6 May 2016 123,949 miles

Offside Front brake pipe,s corroding.

Offside Front fuel pipe corroding.

Offside Front transfer box seal leaking oil.

Offside Rear offside rear parking brake cable bracket ,broken , but still secure.

Pass 8 May 2015 118,643 miles

nearside front outer c.v gaiter badly cracking -marginal pass should replace a.s.a.p

Pass 13 May 2014 111,989 miles

offside rear one brake pipe to load sensing valve very corroded.other,s corroding.

Pass 14 May 2013 105,579 miles

bothside front brake pads wearing thin.

bothside front tyres centre tread wearing thin.

bothside rear tyres shoulders wearing thin.

driver side wing mirror glass lightly cracked-not effecting rear view.

nearside front position lamp little dim.

offside front brake binding slightly .

offside front to rear brake pipes corroding in place.

Pass 15 May 2012 99,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bothside rear tyres shoulders wearing thin.

driver side wing mirror glass lightly cracked.not effecting rear view.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 94,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,930 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror glass insecure.

offside mirror glass cracked.

slight damage to rear centre seat belt webbing.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 85,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror glass insecure.

offside mirror glass cracked.

slight damage to rear centre seat belt webbing.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,142 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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15 GRY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 15 GRY, 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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15 GRY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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