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EA04 KYF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,614 mi
Last recorded157,614 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 KYF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 157,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure calliper (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside dirty

Pass 16 Oct 2019 148,988 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear to front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 148,634 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed at splitter (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear to front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 144,660 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring support bracket missing (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 144,470 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler loop (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light dull (4.5.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring support bracket missing (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 136,891 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,890 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 117,518 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 117,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 107,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,051 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 97,326 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,587 miles

Offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 21 Apr 2012 79,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to drivers mirror

Pass 4 May 2010 62,959 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked lens

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,808 miles

Drivers mirror glass cracke but serviceable

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front fog light broken

Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,889 miles

OS mirror glass cracked but still serviceable

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 8 Mar 2007 41,864 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 KYF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA04 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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