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AX04 PGZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,736 mi
Last recorded232,736 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 232,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 225,889 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 225,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 219,557 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 219,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 217,979 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced truck bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced truck bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 217,978 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced truck bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced truck bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 213,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 211,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 200,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 190,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 177,760 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 177,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,244 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 164,244 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 149,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,329 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front and rear brake pipes are corroding

front discs are worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes are corroded - just within pass criteria

Pass 8 Oct 2012 125,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,141 miles

no oil on dip stick center exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at front

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,209 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 PGZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGZ, 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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What year was AX04 PGZ registered?

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

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