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DRS 120D

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,642 mi
Last recorded139,642 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 120D
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f & n/s/f ()

front and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2022 130,560 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f & n/s/f ()

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,822 miles

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

Both front fog lights are damaged.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,474 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded

Central Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has generally corrosion.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,010 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 107,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front bumper trim is missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,219 miles

exhaust mounting braket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,134 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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DRS 120D is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DRS 120D, 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 DRS 120D registered?

DRS 120D is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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