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EF04 YUX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,690 mi
Last recorded197,690 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YUX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 197,690 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2025 194,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2025 194,147 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2024 190,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tow bar has surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2023 185,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2022 179,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 172,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 162,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 157,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 150,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 131,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 125,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 104,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 58,675 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 42,274 miles

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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 YUX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EF04 YUX, 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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What year was EF04 YUX registered?

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

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