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EK04 GKG

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,676 mi
Last recorded131,676 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GKG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 125,918 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,987 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,416 miles

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

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

blue light to front

Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

blue light to front

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,492 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Fail 16 Oct 2017 82,492 miles

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

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

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,570 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,372 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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EK04 GKG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black 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 EK04 GKG, 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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EK04 GKG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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