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EF04 HJA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,934 mi
Last recorded200,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 HJA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 200,934 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 200,934 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 192,878 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 192,878 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 181,272 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 181,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 164,299 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 164,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 145,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,642 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 114,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,572 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,379 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,270 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 HJA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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