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AU04 SFE

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,999 mi
Last recorded141,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 SFE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 128,453 miles

Body sides becoming rusty and also along front crossmember

Both sides rear chassis corroded and week in places also around Towbar mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,606 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,600 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s body side corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,395 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both sides rear brake pipes becoming rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 118,390 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both sides rear brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,718 miles

front brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,656 miles

both front to rear brake pipes beside diesel tank becomming rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,189 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 49,187 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,741 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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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AU04 SFE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU04 SFE, 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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AU04 SFE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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