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AX04 PCF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 152,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 151,841 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 150,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 148,614 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 146,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 137,291 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom shock bush

Pass 22 May 2015 130,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,749 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 126,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,360 miles

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

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

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

o/s front bumper corner missing

Pass 11 May 2011 113,690 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 98,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,491 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,124 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 PCF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 PCF registered?

AX04 PCF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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