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BC04 PLX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,547 mi
Last recorded163,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 PLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 163,547 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working Will not turn off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside All direction indicators not working All not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 152,937 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 152,937 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tub corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 142,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both inner side of rear loading tub corroded/holed

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 121,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 94,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front bumper end cover missing

Pass 27 May 2011 85,529 miles

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

front pads close to limit

Fail 26 May 2011 85,502 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front pads close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,044 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 67,885 miles

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

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

advise,both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 May 2009 67,885 miles

advise,both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 May 2008 60,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 56,407 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BC04 PLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BC04 PLX, 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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BC04 PLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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