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BJ04 PYD

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,254 mi
Last recorded159,254 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 PYD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 159,254 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near brake compensator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 155,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,884 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 148,953 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe leaking and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect And leaking fluid. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when brake Is applied. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached As marked broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,939 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X Member corroded and weak. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 142,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 13,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,686 miles

Battery insecure

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

some exhaust rubbers are missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,281 miles

2X Exhaust Rubbers Worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,884 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 523,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,617 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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BJ04 PYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ04 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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