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AJ04 FFT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,424 mi
Last recorded156,424 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 156,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 26 Jan 2018 156,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2016 152,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 152,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 140,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,902 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 128,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 100,810 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 54,013 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 FFT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ04 FFT, 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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AJ04 FFT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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