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AR04 BMY

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BMY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,910 miles

Both rear shock dust covers in poor condition

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre exhaust hanging clamp in poor condition

Front prop uj has play

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front steering arm has play in bush and ball joint

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 128,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear shock dust covers in poor condition

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre exhaust hanging clamp in poor condition

Front prop UJ has slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front steering arm has play in bush and ball joint

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body moutain (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 110,276 miles

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

Nearside 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 Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f side lamp loose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,934 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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AR04 BMY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 BMY, 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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AR04 BMY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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