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DV04 EXL

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,159 mi
Last recorded208,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 EXL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2018 208,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure cab mount loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill holed but not structual

Pass 16 May 2017 201,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 197,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 197,344 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 193,821 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 193,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 193,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 186,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 170,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 153,824 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 153,803 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 135,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,454 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bushes have slight play// n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,743 miles

all brake pipes have surface rust

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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DV04 EXL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV04 EXL, 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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DV04 EXL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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