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DS04 HLK

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,480 mi
Last recorded157,480 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HLK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 157,480 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 157,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 144,469 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underbody corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 144,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 128,942 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all corroded under body

Fail 29 Apr 2024 128,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all corroded under body

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,312 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all corroded under body

Fail 10 Feb 2023 114,312 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,541 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,208 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,412 miles

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 May 2017 54,334 miles

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

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 May 2017 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 36,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,523 miles

Silencer mounting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,391 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 HLK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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