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DIG 4526

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4526
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 121,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 121,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 117,603 miles

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

front and rear axle tyre sizes different 235/75/15 rear, 265/70/15 front

some surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 14 May 2025 117,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear axle tyre sizes different 235/75/15 rear, 265/70/15 front

some surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,236 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 108,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,850 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 86,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,442 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,793 miles

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

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

front offside and nearside lower fog/spot light lenses missing and the offside is inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,717 miles

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

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

front offside and nearside lower fog/spot light lenses missing and the offside is inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,426 miles

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

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

securiity of nearside headlamp borderline

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,823 miles

both front c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,604 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,488 miles

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

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

Wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,628 miles

Condition of exhaust

Wear to all 4 tyres

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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DIG 4526 is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DIG 4526, 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 DIG 4526 registered?

DIG 4526 is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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