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BA04 FJN

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,122 mi
Last recorded138,122 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FJN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,122 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 138,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 136,449 miles

General underside corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,166 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,149 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 121,148 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 115,774 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,988 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,299 miles

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,256 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,980 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,253 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel pipes corroding under vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,253 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel pipes corroding under vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,900 miles

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,890 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,574 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,861 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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BA04 FJN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA04 FJN, 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 FJN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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