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EF04 ZCE

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 102,819 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,521 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,521 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

vehicle sits a little high one side new leaf spring fitted to n/s rear

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,318 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 ZCE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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