MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner arch showing slight corrosion
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front of front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Central Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))
propshaft rear uj has play
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))
propshaft rear uj has play
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear -over tank- to compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Electrical wiring insecure off side door.under bonnet.rear of cab (1.9.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear leaf spring bushes worn/perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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DS04 UCX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DS04 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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