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EF04 ZDL

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 139,857 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,067 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,720 miles

slight play in all ball joints on steering rack

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre broken exhaust bracket

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers seat (5.2.5b)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre broken exhaust bracket

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in all ball joints on steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing on outer

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing on outer

Pass 30 May 2014 97,350 miles

Offside front flexi hose bracket broken.

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,915 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,732 miles

Nearside 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 13 Jun 2012 78,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,771 miles

Centre exhasut box mounting brakect snapped.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,715 miles

O/S wiper blade bent

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,577 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 ZDL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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