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DS04 ZBG

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,586 mi
Last recorded165,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2016 165,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 160,816 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 146,004 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 125,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,845 miles

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

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

back box mount broken

Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,888 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 ZBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 ZBG registered?

DS04 ZBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is DS04 ZBG safe to buy?

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