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BL04 JYD

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JYD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to under side

Fail 7 Apr 2025 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to under side

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,908 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

Fuel pipe chafing along brake pipes (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four outer wheel arches has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,249 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,248 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,421 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Uneven front brake application.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 127,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Uneven front brake application.

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering locking device missing both sides track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front valance/radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 123,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor unpluged (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine boost pipe leak insecure (8.2.2.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 119,746 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underneath of vehicle chassis, body and suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2018 119,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underneath of vehicle chassis, body and suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear chassis covered in surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,663 miles

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

REAR PROP U/J

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,663 miles

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

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

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

REAR PROP U/J

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 74,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,072 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,851 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 JYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL04 JYD, 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 JYD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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