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EK04 LHY

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,376 mi
Last recorded213,376 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 213,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 208,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 207,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 207,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 206,987 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 197,786 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 196,059 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 181,435 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 181,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at the load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 170,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 155,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 155,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 133,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 123,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,376 miles

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

advise attention to rear number plate

Fail 23 Aug 2012 115,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise attention to rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,366 miles

o/s rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose starting to rust/corrode not excessive at tim e of test

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,329 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 May 2007 63,544 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 LHY 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 66.7%.

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 EK04 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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