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AX04 PBY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,923 mi
Last recorded151,923 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 PBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 151,923 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front number plate debonding at top

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers corroding

hole in o/s rear of buck above chassis

Fail 19 Aug 2025 151,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front number plate debonding at top

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers corroding

hole in o/s rear of buck above chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2024 148,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear buck corroded wheel arch

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 142,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Buck corroded (inner arch)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 124,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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