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VN04 FLB

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,036 mi
Last recorded102,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 102,036 miles

Central Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring broken (1.1.15 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective swivel end of nut worn away (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate damaged

Nearside Front flooring corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front flooring corroded

vehicle covered in underseal underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 100,182 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,670 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,664 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,810 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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VN04 FLB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN04 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN04 FLB registered?

VN04 FLB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is VN04 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 FLB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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