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CX04 ZPE

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ZPE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 134,652 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Fail 16 May 2022 134,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2021 117,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake return spring missing

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear light damaged

offside reversing light inop

underside of vehicletreated

Fail 12 Apr 2021 117,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake return spring missing

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear light damaged

offside reversing light inop

underside of vehicletreated

Fail 16 Mar 2021 117,569 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Both (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake return spring missing

Fuel tank heat shield insecure / corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle treated

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,360 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gear box beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light from fog lamp area (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,101 miles

all general chassis,body and component corrosion

front panel corroded and holed by body mounts,advise repair or replacement,all other body mounting areas in good condition

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

all general chassis,body and component corrosion

front panel corroded and holed by body mounts,advise repair or replacement,all other body mounting areas in good condition

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,302 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,228 miles

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,280 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust braket loose

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center exhaust braket loose

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,534 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes has been covered in grease

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,302 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 ZPE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX04 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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