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BL04 JLU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,581 mi
Last recorded143,581 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 143,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 133,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 105,328 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,802 miles

ns/rear tyre inner edge worn

os/rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 100,802 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

ns/rear tyre inner edge worn

os/rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,186 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 JLU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLU, 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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BL04 JLU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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