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BC04 XVX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,118 mi
Last recorded145,118 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XVX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 145,118 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 133,611 miles

unable to open rear tailgate

Fail 22 Sep 2010 133,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

unable to open rear tailgate

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,021 miles

damage to front windscreen in o/s/f corner

Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front windscreen in o/s/f corner

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,058 miles

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 70,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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