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BD04 VWS

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 142,867 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 142,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 137,392 miles

Offside Front Brake performance poor

Rear Corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrule

Spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Dec 2024 137,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,142 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 122,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,375 miles

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank

Engine oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Dec 2020 109,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,451 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,635 miles

Battery not fully secured in trey

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2018 98,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,839 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,613 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,613 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,742 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,690 miles

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?

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 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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