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SO04 ZNM

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,662 mi
Last recorded139,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ZNM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,662 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 139,662 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,538 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,691 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,680 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre exhaust band (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,263 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,937 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,222 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 90,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,210 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 ZNM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

SO04 ZNM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is SO04 ZNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 ZNM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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