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EF04 YWP

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 135,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 133,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 123,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,443 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 118,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 106,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large in boot, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked. (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 105,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,017 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar component fractured tie bar fractured. (6.6.1)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,965 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 101,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,829 miles

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

Slight brake bind off-side front.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,548 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,693 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,678 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 86,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,226 miles

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

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

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 YWP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

EF04 YWP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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