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BL04 NHC

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,091 mi
Last recorded182,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 182,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 182,071 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 173,093 miles

2 bulb in high level stop lamp inop

Front cross member at radiator corroded both sides body secure though

Offside Front mirror glass cracked in lower corner

bonnet needs to be slammed quite hard to close

front antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Dec 2019 173,090 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member at radiator corroded both sides body secure though

Offside Front mirror glass cracked in lower corner

bonnet needs to be slammed quite hard to close

front antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Dec 2018 168,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears in clips cant access but seems ok the parts I can (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades could be better

Pass 20 Dec 2017 163,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes squealing

slight corrosion both front brakepipes and front sections of front to rears

Fail 12 Dec 2017 163,921 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rears at centre (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes squealing

slight corrosion both front brakepipes and front sections of front to rears

Pass 21 Dec 2016 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 162,359 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 145,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 135,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,547 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 91,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,580 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 NHC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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