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DN04 FOC

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,106 mi
Last recorded192,106 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 FOC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 192,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 192,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 185,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted Both rear leaf deteriorated (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 185,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear leaf springs deteriorated

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight corrosion all over

Pass 26 Oct 2015 176,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 150,776 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 150,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 135,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 103,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 76,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 May 2009 76,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 54,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 54,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 31,504 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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DN04 FOC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN04 FOC, 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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DN04 FOC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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