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BG04 HLW

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

244,219 mi
Last recorded244,219 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HLW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 244,219 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

free play in rack both side

fuel pipes coroded

under body and component coroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 226,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 214,351 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 19 Apr 2016 198,485 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 191,131 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre low

Fail 10 Apr 2015 191,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 177,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front wiper slightly split

Fail 18 Apr 2014 177,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 12 Apr 2013 164,441 miles

signs of some surface corrosion to off side front to rear metal brake pipe (at front and behind petrol tank ) not excessive at test time

Fail 5 Apr 2013 164,441 miles

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

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

signs of some surface corrosion to off side front to rear metal brake pipe (at front and behind petrol tank ) not excessive at test time

Pass 10 Apr 2012 152,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,158 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 HLW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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