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CJ04 PZX

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PZX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 into comp. valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body component insecure arch moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,875 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion evident.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 reflector missing part of the lamp unit (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp unit lens broken (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor is working (8.2.3)

Chassis has surface corrosion evident.

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,244 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,088 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,218 miles

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,343 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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CJ04 PZX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ04 PZX, 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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CJ04 PZX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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