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AO04 NGF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NGF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 159,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,298 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 148,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 139,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 117,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 109,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,179 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,303 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper rubber splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,941 miles

Nearside wiper rubber splitting

Slight imbalance on front brakes

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 NGF 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 55%.

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

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