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BG04 HFF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,687 mi
Last recorded111,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HFF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,687 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,224 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 105,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,898 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,970 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer to tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator link pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,395 miles

2x front fog lights damaged

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre missing

under body corroded in places

Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,395 miles

2x front fog lights damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

spare tyre missing

under body corroded in places

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,898 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,671 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 91,668 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front brake pad wearing thin

front brake judder

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 91,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,428 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 84,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,589 miles

offside front fog lamp cracked

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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BG04 HFF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BG04 HFF, 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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BG04 HFF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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