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EF04 HFR

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 HFR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,084 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 89,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,810 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,878 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,186 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 83,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,441 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,061 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,684 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,799 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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EF04 HFR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF04 HFR, 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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EF04 HFR is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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