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CW04 CJU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,399 mi
Last recorded173,399 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 CJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 173,399 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside & offside steering ball joints

Fail 2 Apr 2022 173,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

play in nearside & offside steering ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2021 170,996 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 167,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2020 167,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 165,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 160,641 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 153,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 153,348 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,145 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 142,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

emits some blue smoke - suspect overfilled with oil

lower screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Jun 2012 128,694 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

emits some blue smoke - suspect overfilled with oil

lower screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen damage in o/s D zone

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Jun 2011 113,164 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen damage in o/s D zone

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,011 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 84,498 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,481 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2007 42,539 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 42,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CW04 CJU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CW04 CJU, 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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CW04 CJU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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