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BW04 GFG

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GFG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR TO FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,030 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

trailer socket damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

rear tow bar socket damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2019 38,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

rear tow bar socket damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,079 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 GFG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GFG, 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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What year was BW04 GFG registered?

BW04 GFG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is BW04 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 GFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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