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CX04 UVR

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,986 mi
Last recorded163,986 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 UVR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 163,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

chip in screen

Fail 27 Oct 2025 163,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

chip in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2024 163,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke ,burning oil (possible turbo fault) (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/butt heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing tail pipe and mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member missing completly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from exhaust front joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 156,942 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 146,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 138,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 132,792 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 125,287 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,318 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens has slight damage but not yet showing white light to rear.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,143 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhurst hanges broken and missing

noise from rear brakes

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 472,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,378 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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CX04 UVR 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 85.7%.

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 CX04 UVR, 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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CX04 UVR is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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