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B48 COL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 COL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 79,309 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight corrosion to vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,212 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,666 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 68,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,239 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,294 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,518 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,117 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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B48 COL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B48 COL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B48 COL registered?

B48 COL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is B48 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B48 COL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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