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BW04 HRD

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 143,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 141,143 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 141,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 134,804 miles

General corrosion to underside.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis/body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis/body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 125,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 125,798 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,263 miles

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

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

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

vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,263 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,555 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,132 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,603 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,135 miles

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

both wipers split at ends

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,116 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both wipers split at ends

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all pipes not checked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,411 miles

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

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 HRD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

BW04 HRD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 HRD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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