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CE04 GWG

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,038 mi
Last recorded111,038 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 GWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,038 miles

Corrosion along whole underside

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 110,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,590 miles

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

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

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))

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,263 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,347 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,144 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,693 miles

chassis rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,188 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,128 miles

n/s hand brake cable support snapped

Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

n/s hand brake cable support snapped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,749 miles

CORROSION TO SEVERAL AREAS OF CHASSIS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

CORROSION TO SEVERAL AREAS OF CHASSIS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,183 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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CE04 GWG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE04 GWG, 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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CE04 GWG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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