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AU04 SPZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,994 mi
Last recorded186,994 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 SPZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 186,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 186,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 186,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 186,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 184,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 180,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 180,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 175,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 168,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 162,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 162,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 161,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 161,060 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 147,130 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 6 Mar 2009 147,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 11 Mar 2008 137,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 108,832 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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AU04 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU04 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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