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SP04 YZL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,982 mi
Last recorded128,982 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 YZL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 128,982 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 128,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,388 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipe brake pipes corroded

compensator brake pipe corroded

rear prop shaft joint worn/slight play

Pass 17 May 2019 113,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,341 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,194 miles

exhaust mounting missing

nearside and offside tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,189 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting missing

nearside and offside tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2008 33,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 26,936 miles

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

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 YZL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP04 YZL, 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 SP04 YZL registered?

SP04 YZL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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