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BL04 DYD

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 DYD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,155 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 47,023 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,023 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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BL04 DYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL04 DYD, 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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What year was BL04 DYD registered?

BL04 DYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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