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AJ04 CXK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CXK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,633 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all round under body and chassis corrosion

all round upper outer body wing wheel arch corrosion and tape covering rusted holes

Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,100 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

body work tapped

fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 137,322 miles

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

fresh underseal.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,438 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,128 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 71,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,314 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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AJ04 CXK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ04 CXK, 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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What year was AJ04 CXK registered?

AJ04 CXK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AJ04 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 CXK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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