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DV04 FUT

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

217,065 mi
Last recorded217,065 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FUT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 217,065 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Pick up bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 214,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 214,490 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 214,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 211,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 207,527 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both inner sills corroded

general rear chassis corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 207,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both inner sills corroded

general rear chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2016 191,866 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake grab

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

both inner sills corroded

general chassis corrosion

large brake pedal travel

Fail 25 Nov 2016 191,866 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake grab

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

both inner sills corroded

general chassis corrosion

large brake pedal travel

Pass 30 Nov 2015 176,781 miles

both inner sills corroded

grab on both front brakes

mid exhaust bracket corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 176,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills corroded

grab on both front brakes

mid exhaust bracket corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,732 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 159,463 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

grab on o/s front brake.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 144,298 miles

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

Fail 18 Nov 2013 144,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,673 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded (along axle).

Fail 1 Nov 2012 127,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded (along axle).

Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,829 miles

front brake pads worn.

front exhaust mount has 2 bolts missing where it joins gearbox.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s front brake grabbing.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,796 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (border pass).

both rear tyres on wear marks.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,667 miles

air con needs regas

brake peddle travel (poss adjustment)

engine oil on min level

front exhaust mount new bolts needed

rear fog lamp slightly loose on mount

slight grab o/s front brake

Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both wipers split †both rear tyres 3mm tread in centres †small grab both rear brakes †lazy n/s handbrake

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,943 miles

both wipers split †both rear tyres 3mm tread in centres †small grab both rear brakes †lazy n/s handbrake

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 FUT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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