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BK04 YDN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,205 mi
Last recorded160,205 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YDN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 160,205 miles

damage to both offside doors, heavy damage to offside outer sill. but not holed or affecting suspension/mountings

Pass 6 Apr 2020 149,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,230 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 147,225 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 143,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

tyres cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,890 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 113,855 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,447 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 81,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,883 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,883 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,219 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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BK04 YDN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK04 YDN, 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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BK04 YDN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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