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AY04 YLT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YLT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (behind front wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear signs of age/corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2021 163,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (behind front wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front and rear signs of age/corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 147,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,361 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,957 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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AY04 YLT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY04 YLT, 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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AY04 YLT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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