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BD04 VVT

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,675 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 147,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight fraying to offside front seat belt webbing

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch section by body mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2022 128,978 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm on chassic (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing repair poor

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

all body mountings corroaded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 128,977 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm on chassic (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near rear spring hangers nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm on chassic (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing repair poor

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

all body mountings corroaded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,124 miles

Offside Front Inner arch close to brake pipe bracket corroded/holed

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

rear cross member corroded but not affecting structural strength

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed near brake pipe support

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear chassis cross brace corroded but not affecting affecting strength of chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner inner arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed near brake pipe support

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear chassis cross brace corroded but not affecting affecting strength of chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 105,057 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 97,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes running from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket rusted away and rear mounting cracked/ corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/s much lower than o/s (3.7.D.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 91,339 miles

exhaust mounting corroded away at mid box

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 84,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,951 miles

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 17 May 2012 67,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,079 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,899 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 32,477 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 VVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD04 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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