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AO04 RHY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 162,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 161,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (in middle) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (steering idler) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f o/s/f body mountings corroded

rear crossmember weak

Pass 13 Jul 2020 157,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 157,018 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward shackle hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front unable to fully assess front inner pads

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

Nearside Front flexi to pipe insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 148,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 148,058 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,697 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

both outer c/v gaiters perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,652 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 124,922 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,603 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 118,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

NSF tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,629 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,059 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre exhaust mount strap corroded but not broken yet

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,878 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RHY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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