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AO04 RFN

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,172 mi
Last recorded123,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RFN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 123,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,927 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 116,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking front to back fuel pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,401 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 114,401 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Dec 2016 108,391 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,322 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 99,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,346 miles

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

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

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

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

clamp holding rear exhaust box broken but exhaust system is scure

Fail 8 Dec 2012 88,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

clamp holding rear exhaust box broken but exhaust system is scure

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing close to legal limits of tread wear

Fail 10 Dec 2011 83,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

nearside and offside front tyres have a few minor cuts in the tread 265/70/15

slight play nearside and offside front steering idlers

Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,550 miles

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

nearside and offside front tyres have a few minor cuts in the tread 265/70/15

slight play nearside and offside front steering idlers

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,602 miles

middle box of exhaust hanging bracket corroded

nearside rear quater has a dent

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread 265/70/15

Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle box of exhaust hanging bracket corroded

nearside rear quater has a dent

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread 265/70/15

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,539 miles

nearside mirror glass has a small crack in it

Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside mirror glass has a small crack in it

squeaking from front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,622 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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AO04 RFN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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