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EA04 VKS

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 118,559 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 118,554 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,520 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

1,heavily soiled underside..2, all tyres showing signs of deteiration. 3.,drivers seat torn. 4, bodywork deteorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,667 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,146 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,433 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 VKS is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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