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BV04 VOF

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VOF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust missing[ rear]

Fail 3 Dec 2024 104,765 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust missing[ rear]

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail pipemissing

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 104,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail pipemissing

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 104,585 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,496 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 103,496 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Underside corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,223 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,202 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,096 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 101,096 miles

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

Front Emissions not tested front pulley fault (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,320 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,166 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,061 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,853 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,853 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,146 miles

offside front side wall perished

Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front side wall perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,496 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 7 May 2010 89,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,292 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 VOF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VOF, 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 VOF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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