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DIG 4541

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4541
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,172 miles

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

chassis of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2mm. 245/70-15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust catalyser slightly corroded and slight leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,422 miles

Offside Front cv boot becoming deteriorated, but not leaking grease

exhaust slight leak at catalyser

Fail 26 Jun 2020 85,360 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot becoming deteriorated, but not leaking grease

exhaust slight leak at catalyser

front tyres wearing low. 265/70-15

Pass 21 May 2019 77,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 63,004 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 62,909 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens broken, but bulb functioning (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement 265/70-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 54,931 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens broken, but bulb functioning (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement 265/70-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,240 miles

oil filter slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

oil filter slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 45,499 miles

offside front brake slightly binding, not detected in brake rollers, but advise attention

Pass 22 May 2013 45,181 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 45,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 44,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,324 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 44,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 41,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 36,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,208 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 27,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,211 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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DIG 4541 is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 4541, 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 4541 registered?

DIG 4541 is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DIG 4541 safe to buy?

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