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SV04 DHS

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 DHS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,173 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,509 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,436 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,169 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 37,166 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,446 miles

front exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres getting low

spare wheel flat

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,446 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres getting low

spare wheel flat

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,038 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,038 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,579 miles

rear brakes kicking

Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,579 miles

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

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

rear brakes kicking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 26,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake disc pitted

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,123 miles

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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SV04 DHS is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 SV04 DHS, 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 SV04 DHS registered?

SV04 DHS is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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