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AX04 XLA

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XLA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight brake bind N/S front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Temp repair to O/S headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,681 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE FLUID LEAK ON PRESSURE CHECK (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR ALONG SIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,335 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,170 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,170 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,802 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,133 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,292 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,793 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 XLA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

AX04 XLA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AX04 XLA safe to buy?

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