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EA04 LCT

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LCT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,201 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,399 miles

Slight stone chip on screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,911 miles

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

rear exhaust box strap corroded

stone chip on screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 May 2019 48,718 miles

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

slight corrosion to centre exhaust box and strap

Pass 22 May 2018 45,783 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,613 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 39,323 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,020 miles

centre exhaust strap broken (exhaust secure)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,044 miles

exhaust box strap deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,522 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 29,482 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,194 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust system corroded

Small gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 28,190 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust system corroded

Small gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 27,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 27,103 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,016 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)

centre rear exhaust box bracket is fractured

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,190 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 LCT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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