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BL04 NME

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,754 mi
Last recorded137,754 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 137,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 133,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 127,750 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers poor

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 117,025 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,193 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount inpoor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,488 miles

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

exhaust box wrap around clamp corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 73,788 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,689 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,203 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 53,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 43,036 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 NME is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NME, 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 NME is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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