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BV04 UCT

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

311,589 mi
Last recorded311,589 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UCT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 311,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 311,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 299,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 280,069 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 267,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 267,781 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight play at steering

Pass 18 Jul 2012 250,522 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 250,518 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 219,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 219,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 180,602 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight lift to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 22 Jul 2010 180,602 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight lift to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2009 157,057 miles

middle exhaust box loose & strap corroding

offside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 26 Jun 2009 157,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

middle exhaust box loose & strap corroding

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Jul 2008 133,525 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2008 133,525 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,964 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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BV04 UCT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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