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BL04 NPZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 149,937 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 149,935 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 144,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,852 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bush (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bush (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,484 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,377 miles

Nearside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust strap broken

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,159 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,199 miles

fronbt tyres close to legal limit

slight play nearside and offside steering ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fronbt tyres close to legal limit

slight play nearside and offside steering ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,492 miles

Body damage at rear.

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

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,514 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 22 May 2007 21,856 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 NPZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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