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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
gearbox has slight oil leak
rear differential has seepage
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
gearbox has slight oil leak
rear differential has seepage
Offside Front Brake performance poor
Rear Corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrule
Spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake performance poor
Rear Corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrule
Spare tyre flat
Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
Spare tyre flat
Metal Fuel Lines Has Corrosion
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare Wheel Underinflated
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipes From Load Valve to Front Of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipes From Load Valve to Front Of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe From Load Valve To Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Adjacent to Gearbox (1.1.11 (c))
Metal Fuel Lines Has Corrosion
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare Wheel Underinflated
Both front to rear metal brake pipe to load valve badly corroded
Metal brake pipe from load valve badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly & close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly & close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre low on pressure
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank
Engine oil level on minimum
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank
Engine oil level on minimum
Hazard warning light switch hard to operate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit
Offside Rear Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe
Rear Fog lamp dim in operation
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Hazard warning light switch hard to operate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit
Offside Rear Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe
Rear Fog lamp dim in operation
Battery not fully secured in trey
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit
Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery not fully secured in trey
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit
Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD04 VWS is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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