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SO04 GZG

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 GZG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,766 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,233 miles

chassis very corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 132,229 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis very corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 131,083 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust front bracket broken but exhaust system still secure.

front pads look to be worn but unable to assess without first dismantling.

fuel pipes corroded.

offside front brake gripping.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,508 miles

front brake pipes well coated

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,296 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pipes well coated

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 122,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 122,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,204 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front discs worn and pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 119,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front discs worn and pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,993 miles

o/s front side lamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,095 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 103,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,059 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 73,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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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SO04 GZG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO04 GZG, 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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SO04 GZG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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