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DU04 LFS

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,456 mi
Last recorded162,456 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LFS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 162,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back section (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,375 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 129,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 112,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn and slightly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn and slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 98,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,584 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

removed air freshner(affecting drivers view)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,584 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

removed air freshner(affecting drivers view)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,324 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,865 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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DU04 LFS is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU04 LFS, 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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DU04 LFS is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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