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DS04 UCX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,009 mi
Last recorded137,009 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,009 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,008 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,554 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,027 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,603 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 121,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 121,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,080 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,064 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,111 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 118,102 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,485 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,484 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,428 miles

Rear leaf spring bushes worn/perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,141 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,657 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,114 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,143 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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 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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