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CF04 EPX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,769 mi
Last recorded138,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EPX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 138,769 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 138,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,940 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4x front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose metal cover (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

frot fog laps damaged heavy corrosion to front to rear chassis legs front and rear valances corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose metal cover (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

frot fog laps damaged heavy corrosion to front to rear chassis legs front and rear valances corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

front cross member rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,438 miles

Front cross member rusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket rusted

surface rust on chassis and under body

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,626 miles

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

front cross member holed and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 115,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front cross member holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,839 miles

corrosion in several areas

Fail 12 Jun 2018 112,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion in several areas

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front cross member corroded/holed

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,481 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 102,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,959 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 88,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated,not insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre tread 2.5mm

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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CF04 EPX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CF04 EPX, 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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CF04 EPX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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