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BD04 FGP

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,916 mi
Last recorded192,916 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FGP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 192,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 187,545 miles

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 4 Oct 2017 168,981 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,280 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 149,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,902 miles

Nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,683 miles

both front sidelights dim in operation

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,438 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,wheel alignment?

rear tow bar sockets loose

Fail 8 Jul 2013 131,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,wheel alignment?

front brake imbalance

rear tow bar sockets loose

Pass 21 Jul 2012 123,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 119,384 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

high level brake light bulbs incomplete

Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 112,659 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 111,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,414 miles

off side wheel arch trim missing

only 60% of high level brake light working

spare vwheel not fully secure

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,356 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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BD04 FGP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD04 FGP, 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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BD04 FGP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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