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CW04 TXJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,348 miles

Corrosion to underside and chassis

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 83,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,805 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Significant corrosion throughout entire underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, securing nuts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Significant corrosion throughout entire underside

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,413 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,904 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,704 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,240 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,240 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,055 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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CW04 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CW04 TXJ, 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 CW04 TXJ registered?

CW04 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is CW04 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 TXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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