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AF04 NMV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,872 mi
Last recorded156,872 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NMV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 156,840 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 149,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 129,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,735 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 126,704 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,205 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside covered in fresh wax oil

Fail 31 Jan 2017 122,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside covered in fresh wax oil

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 114,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,043 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres perrished strong advise. general underbody corrosion advise.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,025 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,397 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,288 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 NMV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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