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DS04 HVL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HVL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 104,507 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 May 2017 104,507 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,139 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked lense (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,707 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear propshaft, rear universal joint worn out

Fail 21 Mar 2015 80,221 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear propshaft, rear universal joint worn out

Pass 22 May 2014 70,690 miles

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

Rear and center exhaust mountings deterated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,434 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,462 miles

front wiper blades worn

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 HVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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