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EA04 FGZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,397 mi
Last recorded222,397 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FGZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 222,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 222,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 213,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 207,508 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 207,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 201,414 miles

n/s/ inner c/v boot prashed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 185,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 172,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 159,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2013 149,226 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 149,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 140,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 140,913 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 129,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 110,585 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,649 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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EA04 FGZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA04 FGZ, 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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EA04 FGZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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