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BL04 NRJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

253,719 mi
Last recorded253,719 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 253,719 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 247,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 237,882 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 227,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 217,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 205,103 miles

Offside Front brake binding

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 192,312 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 179,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 179,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 172,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 153,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 136,754 miles

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 121,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 104,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 80,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,455 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 NRJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NRJ, 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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What year was BL04 NRJ registered?

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

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