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EA04 LCF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,395 mi
Last recorded183,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 183,395 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses and pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear springs bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp lens broken

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front crossmember by body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody and chasis corrosion

offside and nearside front inner wing by body mounts corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2024 183,393 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses and pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear springs bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp lens broken

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front crossmember by body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody and chasis corrosion

offside and nearside front inner wing by body mounts corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2023 176,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens pitted and poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear shackle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both fuel lines heavily corroded

offside and nearside front inner wing areas by body mountings corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 171,982 miles

Both front fog lamps broken

Fail 25 Jul 2022 171,982 miles

Both front fog lamps broken

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 161,045 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 161,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play And rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,408 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 151,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust hanger broken and rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jul 2019 139,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jul 2018 133,130 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 122,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 105,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2014 96,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2013 88,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2011 69,460 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 64,291 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 58,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,319 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 LCF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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