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AY04 YLZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,790 mi
Last recorded197,790 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 197,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 192,908 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still considered secure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

oil level on min mark

Pass 16 Mar 2018 189,490 miles

engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier coroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 189,485 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% limit 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

2x front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Front wheel binding

engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier coroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 183,534 miles

Rear exhaust mounting braket badly corroded

free play in steering further attention advised

spare wheel carrier corroded and weekend would advise not to use

Fail 28 Mar 2017 183,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting braket badly corroded

free play in steering further attention advised

offside and nearside front wheels binding further attention advised

spare wheel carrier corroded and weekend would advise not to use

Pass 16 Mar 2016 170,928 miles

offside and nearside front and rear floor and suspension mount got surface corrision

rear high level stop light lenes slightly damaged

rear leafsprin slightly corroded

rear number plate letter slightly faded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 170,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front and rear floor and suspension mount got surface corrision

rear high level stop light lenes slightly damaged

rear leafsprin slightly corroded

rear number plate letter slightly faded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 162,675 miles

rear high level stop light unit slightly loose

front and rear exhauyst clamp corroded

offside and nearside front and rear floor and suspension mount got surface corrision

Fail 9 Mar 2015 162,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front and rear exhauyst clamp corroded

offside and nearside front and rear floor and suspension mount got surface corrision

rear high level stop light unit slightly loose

Pass 12 Mar 2014 153,568 miles

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

Front Exhaust Mounting Broken.

Fuel Pipes Corroded.

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

Surface Corrosion To Chassis & Outrigger's.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 153,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Exhaust Mounting Broken.

Fuel Pipes Corroded.

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

Surface Corrosion To Chassis & Outrigger's.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 146,840 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

surface corrision on suspension mount

surface corrision under floor

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

surface corrision on suspension mount

surface corrision under floor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 109,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,255 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 69,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,572 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 YLZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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