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AV04 PKU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 166,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 166,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 162,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,522 miles

rear exhaust holding with chain

steering box damp

Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front door opened from inside by means of cable tie

Fail 18 Oct 2017 153,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front door opened from inside by means of cable tie

Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 140,308 miles

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

propshaft joints badly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported in door (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported in door (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,156 miles

Centre box exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

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

O/S Mirror glass cracked

O/S Wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Signs of PAS fluid around steering box & O/S/F suspension components inc shock absorber, no visible leak seen.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre box exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S Mirror glass cracked

O/S Wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Signs of PAS fluid around steering box & O/S/F suspension components inc shock absorber, no visible leak seen.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,669 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside headlamp has temporary repair to fixing bracket.

Rear Fog lamp held on securely with temporary repair.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,669 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fog lamp held on securely with temporary repair.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,303 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged (split) on tread area, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 115,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre damaged (split) on tread area, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Slight brake pull to nearside.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,228 miles

Front brake balance nearing 25% limit, (23%).

Offside door mirror cracked, still good view to rear.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Typical 4x4 steering & suspension joint movement, none considered excessive.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 106,215 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside door mirror cracked, still good view to rear.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Typical 4x4 steering & suspension joint movement, none considered excessive.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,605 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside door mirror cracked, still good view to rear.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,049 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside door mirror cracked, still good view to rear.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 83,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,760 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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AV04 PKU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AV04 PKU, 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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AV04 PKU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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