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CK04 GVZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

180,178 mi
Last recorded180,178 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 180,178 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 180,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 172,899 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections /+rear chassis cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 172,888 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member badly corroded / fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections /+rear chassis cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 171,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All solid brake lines / ferrules covered in grease throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout entirety of vehicle. Most severe surrounding rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component locking devices missing suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component locking devices missing suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Lower casing deteriorated as a result of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Throughout vehicle Front / Rear ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 171,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp bulb noticeably dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Outer track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All solid brake lines / ferrules covered in grease throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout entirety of vehicle. Most severe surrounding rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component locking devices missing suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component locking devices missing suspension ball joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Lower casing deteriorated as a result of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Throughout vehicle Front / Rear ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member o/s +n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 151,064 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,569 miles

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,054 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 139,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pies slightly corroded, next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front valance near body mountings corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,247 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,456 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,512 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,501 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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CK04 GVZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 CK04 GVZ, 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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CK04 GVZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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