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BV04 UBJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,453 mi
Last recorded162,453 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 162,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 162,451 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion Front panel (6.1.B.2)

Power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 19 Nov 2016 154,037 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 152,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

low on oil

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,150 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2015 146,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 136,358 miles

All chassis/body underside has light surface corrosion

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

Centre exhaust box mount corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,358 miles

All chassis/body underside has light surface corrosion

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

Centre exhaust box mount corroded

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 132,717 miles

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 65,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,710 miles

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

Rear 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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BV04 UBJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV04 UBJ, 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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BV04 UBJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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