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EJ04 YZB

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 111,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 111,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 110,622 miles

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

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

x member under radiator corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 110,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

x member under radiator corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 109,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 109,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 107,829 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 107,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 106,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 106,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 103,058 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 100,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 99,849 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 99,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 98,022 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 94,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some outer edge wear

Fail 30 May 2017 94,315 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has some outer edge wear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,286 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 67,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 67,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,918 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 YZB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EJ04 YZB, 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 EJ04 YZB registered?

EJ04 YZB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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