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DS04 HKT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HKT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 105,567 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,400 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,939 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,935 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2nd pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,776 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,278 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,495 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,688 miles

Rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,291 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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DS04 HKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS04 HKT, 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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DS04 HKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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