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BL04 LLX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 95,762 miles

n/s/f t tyre perishing

o/s/f/ tyre perishing

slight bind on n/s/f/ brake

Fail 21 May 2018 95,762 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

n/s/f t tyre perishing

o/s/f/ tyre perishing

slight bind on n/s/f/ brake

Pass 24 May 2017 93,998 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

o/s/f slight brake bind

Fail 15 May 2017 93,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box & tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 18 May 2016 92,333 miles

could have tube fitted to n/s/f tyre

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 18 May 2016 92,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

could have tube fitted to n/s/f tyre

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 7 May 2015 89,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 87,486 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear door has sharp edges but repaired with black tape

Pass 19 May 2014 87,486 miles

Oil leak

rear door has sharp edges but repaired with black tape

Pass 14 May 2013 84,765 miles

rear window surround metal frame corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 82,136 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 79,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 79,510 miles

Nearside 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 14 May 2010 76,622 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 73,389 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 68,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,411 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 LLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL04 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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