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BA04 FHF

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,490 mi
Last recorded150,490 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FHF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 150,490 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 150,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied all indicators and side lights come on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,465 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 149,465 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,858 miles

Offside Front Lower corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2023 146,858 miles

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

Offside Front Lower corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,207 miles

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

Undervehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2022 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear body tube corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 127,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixing bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front tyres are a different size to rears

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler pin/bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s shock mounts, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 127,382 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixing bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front tyres are a different size to rears

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler pin/bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s shock mounts, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,677 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake worning light on on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,292 miles

near side front tyre waring outer edge

off side rear tyre screw in

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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BA04 FHF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BA04 FHF, 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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BA04 FHF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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