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ST04 VLL

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VLL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,321 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 93,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear insicure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted n/s corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber bracket detached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flex pipe insicure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock absorber top bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear axle has signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 91,147 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle has signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,552 miles

Front front panel at n/s & o/s corroded holed

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering arm (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres perish/cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar tube corroded holed (6.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front panel at n/s & o/s corroded holed

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering arm (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres perish/cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,190 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 76,190 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,452 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,394 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 53,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 29,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 24,740 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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ST04 VLL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ST04 VLL, 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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ST04 VLL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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