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BF04 DWA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,694 mi
Last recorded158,694 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 DWA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat worn

Fail 11 Dec 2024 158,681 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end retaining nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat worn

Pass 1 Sep 2023 154,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,357 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,604 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,683 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 99,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 85,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,955 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,602 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 362,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,480 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BF04 DWA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BF04 DWA, 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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BF04 DWA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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