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SO04 ZLN

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,999 miles

Offside Front body mounting corroded but still structurally sound

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

body panels corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 156,613 miles

rear diff casing very corroded and leaking oil

Fail 26 Oct 2022 156,613 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rear pipe broke off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear diff casing very corroded and leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 152,317 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 152,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure floor corroded round body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure floor corroded round body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 148,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 148,993 miles

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

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 145,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 145,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,550 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 140,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen damaged (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 134,708 miles

Battery Security Poor

Windscreen Has Damage Outside Of Drivers View

Fail 11 May 2016 134,706 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH Rears (4.1.E.1)

Battery Security Poor

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen Has Damage Outside Of Drivers View

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen Has Minor Damage

Fail 11 Feb 2015 121,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,641 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 103,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 98,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,654 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,461 miles

metal bracket around centre exhaust box for mounting corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,051 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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SO04 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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