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AF04 FHN

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FHN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 157,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,878 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 152,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,442 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 143,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 135,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 127,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 121,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 111,088 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 May 2013 102,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,146 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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AF04 FHN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF04 FHN, 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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AF04 FHN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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