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2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UAE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 127,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various ball joint rubber dust covers perished

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to outer bodywork, inner wheel arch's and various suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 127,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various ball joint rubber dust covers perished

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to outer bodywork, inner wheel arch's and various suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 121,407 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 121,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 119,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,128 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 118,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside 'D' Bushes (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,314 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine, front and rear diff and transfer box ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near and Offside, front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 109,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box main bracket/band broken/deteriorated (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/70/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine, front and rear diff and transfer box ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near and Offside, front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,213 miles

Central Rear Diff seal slight leak

Central Rear Diff seal slight leak

Front Head lamps - O/S & N/S/F lower units slightly det NOT effecting beam image

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly lipped edges (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft seal leaking box

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil engine - top up one litre

Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,213 miles

Central Rear Diff seal slight leak

Central Rear Diff seal slight leak

Front Head lamps - O/S & N/S/F lower units slightly det NOT effecting beam image

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly lipped edges (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft seal leaking box

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized Arm/linkage seized - FREED off and greased (3.6.E.3)

Oil engine - top up one litre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,897 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,463 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Chassis - O/S & N/S (6.1.B.2)

Top up engine oil - 1 litre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,564 miles

Head Lamp unit - Condensation within unit (NOT effecting beam image)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint slight play/worn - Rear UJ of rear prop-shaft

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,564 miles

Head Lamp unit - Condensation within unit (NOT effecting beam image)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint slight play/worn - Rear UJ of rear prop-shaft

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,422 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Road test - Front wheels are VERY low on tread the tyres are out of shape and the all wheels need to be balanced

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,761 miles

Head lamps Front(s) - Water in unites (NOT effecting beam image)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,761 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Head lamps Front(s) - Water in unites (NOT effecting beam image)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil low - Top up 1 litre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,278 miles

CV gaitor - O/S/F INNER split (Drive shaft)

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

Head Lamps - FRONT(S) condensation within lens (Not effecting image)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Towing electrical socket damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,278 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CV gaitor - O/S/F INNER split (Drive shaft)

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

Head Lamps - FRONT(S) condensation within lens (Not effecting image)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,664 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s reverse lamp lens

front brake discs slightly worn (not weakend)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,664 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s reverse lamp lens

front brake discs slightly worn (not weakend)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,214 miles

Fog lamp - missing fit new one

Head lamps - front O/S & N/S - condendsation within lens (not effecting beam image)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,931 miles

Brakes - drums fitted rear O/S & N/S unable to fully inspect

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,897 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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AP04 UAE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AP04 UAE, 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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AP04 UAE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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