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CJ04 SZW

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,981 mi
Last recorded154,981 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SZW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 154,981 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 154,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 May 2018 142,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 130,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 130,071 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 118,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 109,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,204 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 40,346 miles

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

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

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 SZW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SZW, 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 CJ04 SZW registered?

CJ04 SZW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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