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SO04 ZHK

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,478 mi
Last recorded116,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ZHK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 116,478 miles

Front Brake pipes undersealed.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and holed.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear of chassis appears thin due to corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2017 114,816 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled.

Fail 19 May 2017 114,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled.

Pass 19 May 2016 112,934 miles

Brake pipes and chassis heavily waxoyled.

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 110,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 108,598 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 105,923 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 103,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2011 101,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,524 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,468 miles

gear box cross member dented

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 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SO04 ZHK, 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 SO04 ZHK registered?

SO04 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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