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AK04 PYL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,975 mi
Last recorded163,975 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 PYL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 163,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering felt at wheels.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 147,350 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 147,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Center exhaust bracket broken and rear box mount corroded.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 130,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,832 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 80,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,831 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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AK04 PYL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK04 PYL, 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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AK04 PYL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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