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AX04 UGN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UGN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 162,918 miles

corrosion holes in rear body

general underside of vehicle in poor condition, corrosion to front floors not considered structual

nearside and offside front inner vflitches corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 162,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion holes in rear body

nearside and offside front inner vflitches corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 157,881 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside inner flitch

Fail 8 Aug 2022 157,881 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside inner flitch

Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front binner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 150,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front binner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,794 miles

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

corrosion hole in nearside inner wing

Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,789 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion hole in nearside inner wing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,919 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 136,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2018 131,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,807 miles

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 15 Aug 2017 123,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,163 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,086 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,528 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 82,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 69,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 69,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 54,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,182 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 UGN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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