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BJ04 MBF

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,605 mi
Last recorded154,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MBF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,605 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 154,592 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,253 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 136,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 129,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 120,286 miles

Both front outer C.V. gaiters perished.

Off side inner C.V gaiter split.

Fail 7 May 2010 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front outer C.V. gaiters perished.

Off side inner C.V gaiter split.

Pass 8 May 2009 110,036 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 110,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight front number plate damage

Pass 8 May 2008 89,038 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2007 62,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage too front number plate.

Pass 10 May 2007 62,287 miles

Slight damage too front number plate.

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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BJ04 MBF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BJ04 MBF, 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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BJ04 MBF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 May 2004.

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