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AO04 MFF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MFF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,780 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 75,254 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 75,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,743 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 70,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,868 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,734 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,938 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes as they enter the load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 41,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,806 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,547 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,161 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AO04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AO04 MFF, 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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AO04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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