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BW04 GDJ

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator carrier corroded/holed.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,714 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator carrier corroded/holed.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,451 miles

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

Front radiator carrier corroded/holed.

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 38,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front radiator carrier corroded/holed.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 34,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,369 miles

exhaust rear box mounting bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,064 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust rear box bracket deteriorated,system still secure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

exhaust rear box bracket deteriorated,system still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,981 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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BW04 GDJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW04 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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