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BT04 SHV

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,278 mi
Last recorded85,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SHV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,278 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2011 75,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,968 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,254 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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BT04 SHV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT04 SHV, 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 BT04 SHV registered?

BT04 SHV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is BT04 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 SHV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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