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DY04 FMZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,918 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,918 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,656 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,967 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,617 miles

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 9 Mar 2007 27,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,311 miles

Nearside 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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DY04 FMZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY04 FMZ, 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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What year was DY04 FMZ registered?

DY04 FMZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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