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EF04 LUE

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,761 mi
Last recorded171,761 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,761 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 147,160 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,525 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 142,525 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,208 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 132,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 115,916 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,916 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,855 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,504 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 82,504 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 69,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 56,454 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

centre exhaust bracket corrode

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 LUE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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