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AV04 VRM

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VRM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,552 miles

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 41,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower support arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 39,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower support arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 37,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel feels like it has air in the system or has a step in its travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manu limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 37,310 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Brake load sensing valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in exhaust system at centre of exhaust system and has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective main exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded and not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes have corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve and brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded x2 rear and side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in exhaust system at central exhaust system has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective main exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded and not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes have corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,226 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre cut off

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

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

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

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,632 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Front Number plate broken,

Offside Front Brake caliper hoses connection damp

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 27,632 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Front Number plate broken,

Offside Front Brake caliper hoses connection damp

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,228 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear but drivers view not affected

Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres at 2-3.0mm and starting to perish

slight brake bind at both front wheels

slight surface corrosion on both front brake disks

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,439 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords visible at this time

Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,167 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is broken. but system is still secure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,667 miles

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 15,379 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,807 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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AV04 VRM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV04 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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