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AJ04 MTV

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,697 mi
Last recorded164,697 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 164,697 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake pads close to limit

n/s front floor corroded holed

o/s and n/s rear lights damaged small holes

o/s front body mount corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 154,676 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly out of shape

o/s and n/s front bump stops missing

o/s and n/s rear lights damaged

o/s front body mount corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 141,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front bump stops missing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,998 miles

front bumper corners corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

front bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,589 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover breaking up

Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

chassis showing slight corrosion

suspension components showing slight deterioration

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,778 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,538 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,979 miles

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

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 MTV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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