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EJ04 FYE

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,339 mi
Last recorded94,339 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FYE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear brakes squealing under braking

general corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear brakes squealing under braking

general corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,045 miles

Central fuel lines corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,163 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front footwell/body corrosion not affecting structural rigidity at present time

Offside Front footwell has corrosion close to body mounting not effecting structural rigidity at present time

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Retaining strap around centre silencer is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion hole O/s/f footwell/bottom of firewall. not currently within any prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion to underside, chassis/suspension, none currently deemed excessive or structural

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Strap around centre silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension, none deemed excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 79,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Strap around centre silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension, none deemed excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,909 miles

Both front brake discs appear quite corroded on inner faces, and both are binding slightly

Front subframe and chassis have considerable corrosion

Front to rear fuel lines are corroded

O/s/f floor has corrosion

Rust hole in N/s/f corner of bumper

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brake discs appear quite corroded on inner faces, and both are binding slightly

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

Front subframe and chassis have considerable corrosion

Front to rear fuel lines are corroded

O/s/f floor has corrosion

Rust hole in N/s/f corner of bumper

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,839 miles

All metal brake pipes are considerably corroded, particularly at ends where they meet the flexi hoses

Both front outer C.v gaiters are starting to crack and perish

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,839 miles

All metal brake pipes are considerably corroded, particularly at ends where they meet the flexi hoses

Both front outer C.v gaiters are starting to crack and perish

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,227 miles

exhaust clamp broken but still secure

floors corroded around drivers and passangers foot wells

metal brake pipes to front brakes corroded

metal brake pipes to load sensing valve coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corroded exhaust

corroded front and rear subframes

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

corroded exhaust

corroded front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished and starting to crack

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,074 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,891 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,920 miles

nsf tyre worn lumpy on outer edge

slight squeek when both front wheels turned

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,995 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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EJ04 FYE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EJ04 FYE, 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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EJ04 FYE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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