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VN04 DBX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,467 mi
Last recorded118,467 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 DBX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,467 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 117,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front & rear tyre valves perishing

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,124 miles

both rear tyre valves perishing

slight oil leak from diff

undertray fitted

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure wiring (1.9.3a)

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

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

both rear tyre valves perishing

slight oil leak from diff

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,060 miles

center exhaust mounting broken

front number plate damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

r/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight buckle to both front brake discs

tow bar electrics damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,060 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

front number plate damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

r/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight buckle to both front brake discs

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust mounting broken

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipe to hose corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust mounting broken

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipe to hose corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,589 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

sllight buckle from r/n/s brake drum

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

sllight buckle from r/n/s brake drum

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm

oil leak from diff

sump guard fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm

oil leak from diff

sump guard fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,555 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VN04 DBX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN04 DBX, 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 VN04 DBX registered?

VN04 DBX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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