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BW04 BSY

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,466 mi
Last recorded202,466 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BSY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 202,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 201,520 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2024 198,148 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded (non structural)

underside/suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2024 198,148 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded (non structural)

underside/suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 197,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

inner sills and inner wheel arches undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 196,000 miles

vehicle has been welded/ undersealed/ repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2020 191,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 186,638 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 186,638 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 171,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 172,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 172,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 164,056 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 158,701 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2014 154,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 149,753 miles

centre brake light not connected

Pass 17 Jul 2012 145,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 144,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 140,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 136,888 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 126,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 126,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 118,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 108,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 108,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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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BW04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW04 BSY, 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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BW04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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