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BK04 YLY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YLY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 48,905 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 43,575 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 36,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,888 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 35,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 35,758 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 Oct 2021 35,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,733 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,475 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,877 miles

damage on front screen outside swept area

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,126 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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BK04 YLY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 BK04 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 YLY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK04 YLY 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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