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CN04 PKE

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,776 mi
Last recorded66,776 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 PKE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

butt holed

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

full underside including brake pipes wax oiled/under sealed

rear tail gate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,892 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar at door catch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tail gate corroded but not likely to cause injury

general age related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar at door catch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tail gate corroded but not likely to cause injury

general age related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper corroded ok at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury behind wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper corroded ok at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,072 miles

rear bumper slightly corroded ok at time of test

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed been repaired before (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut on sidewall ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper itself holed but ok at time of test (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x/member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. but both locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x/member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 59,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,448 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,401 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,184 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated but exhaust system secure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated but exhaust system secure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,993 miles

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

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

near side wiper worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,550 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,546 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

deep cuts to outer sidewall of offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,138 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 16,137 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage drivers door

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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CN04 PKE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CN04 PKE, 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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CN04 PKE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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