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EA04 JJL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,080 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 68,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 58,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mount strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 48,614 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 48,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,165 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 40,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 29,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,502 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer tread worn

Pass 10 May 2011 29,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 23,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,230 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 JJL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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