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SP04 LBG

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LBG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All body mounts corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Body mount corroded inner wheel arch

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,360 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,051 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP04 LBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black 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 SP04 LBG, 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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SP04 LBG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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