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BG04 HFK

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HFK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 62,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody heavily covered in underseal ,

Fail 19 Feb 2024 61,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody heavily covered in underseal ,

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,081 miles

ADVISE whole underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed making a thorough inspection dificult

Advise unable to emamine condition of brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,409 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,748 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 51,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,814 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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BG04 HFK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc 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 BG04 HFK, 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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What year was BG04 HFK registered?

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

Is BG04 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 HFK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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