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BT04 VVE

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,734 mi
Last recorded158,734 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VVE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 158,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,597 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 156,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Tank support to load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 156,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded COMPENSATOR VALVE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp NOT WORKING

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 155,208 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 137,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 132,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff pan corroded and appears to be leaking

Rear shock covers corroded

Signs of corrosion on chassis and components heavy in places

Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff pan corroded and leaking

Rear shock covers corroded and falling to bits

Signs of corrosion on chassis and components heavy in places

Pass 2 May 2017 123,658 miles

general corrosion on chassis,suspension and fuel pipes

Pass 12 May 2016 119,369 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 116,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 112,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 104,879 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front number plate damaged still servicable at time of test

Pass 22 May 2012 98,646 miles

damage to front number plate still sevicable at time of test

Pass 14 May 2011 89,148 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate still serviable at time off test

Pass 29 May 2010 78,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 63,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

damage to front number plate but still servicable

Pass 3 May 2007 37,855 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 VVE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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