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BT04 ATU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,439 mi
Last recorded184,439 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ATU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 184,439 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 184,439 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 181,766 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 181,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 176,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Flexible brake hose mounting bracket broken

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 176,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear light lens in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

both number plate lamps dim

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 147,305 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear light lens in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

both number plate lamps dim

exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 144,707 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2018 144,707 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 139,878 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 122,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,961 miles

centre exhaust mounting badly corroded

n/s/f top wishbone front bush badly worn

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,334 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,334 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads very low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,009 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,749 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BT04 ATU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT04 ATU, 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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BT04 ATU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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