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BR04 DEV

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,817 mi
Last recorded199,817 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 DEV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 199,817 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

body work damage

Pass 6 Jun 2019 172,874 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 172,874 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 155,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,767 miles

Brakes not tested due to fluid leak

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

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

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

Play off side front steering arm form the box

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes not tested due to fluid leak

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

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

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

Play off side front steering arm form the box

Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,526 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Off side rear dust cap missing

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust mount missing

Off side rear dust cap missing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,232 miles

Centre exhaust mount nissing

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,614 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre exhaust mount nissing

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

Pass 31 May 2013 89,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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)

Fail 21 May 2013 88,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,817 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,002 miles

Air conditioning belt slack

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air conditioning belt slack

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,890 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre exhaust strap broken

n/s/f mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Fail 10 Jun 2010 53,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

centre exhaust strap broken

n/s/f mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

no spare

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,344 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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BR04 DEV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BR04 DEV, 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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BR04 DEV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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