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AX04 HMK

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,746 mi
Last recorded197,746 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HMK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 197,746 miles

underside has been treated with rust preventative

Pass 10 May 2025 190,725 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

underside has been well covered with rust preventative

Pass 18 May 2024 183,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 178,530 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 18 May 2023 178,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 23 May 2022 172,341 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 4

Pass 15 May 2021 165,474 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 18 May 2020 163,158 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all chassis covered in oil

Pass 25 May 2019 162,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full set (1.1.11 (c))

chassis is protected with oil and grease

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 161,463 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 May 2017 158,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 on c ompensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 4

Pass 19 May 2016 156,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 154,693 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 28 May 2013 149,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 142,787 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle very dry with slight surface corrosion,could do with surface protection of some kind

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,027 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 132,027 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 129,122 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 129,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 112,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 112,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,436 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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AX04 HMK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX04 HMK, 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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AX04 HMK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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