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EG04 MEV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 MEV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 158,236 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering relay lever.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and pipes behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp broken.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front. (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering relay lever. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 152,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 152,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 150,902 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 150,902 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 135,584 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar d/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen has small chip in it

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Rear diff noisy

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes worn

both front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2020 124,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,731 miles

both wiper blades splitting on ends but clear ok

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,493 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

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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EG04 MEV 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 81.8%.

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 EG04 MEV, 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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EG04 MEV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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