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VN04 JBU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

209,225 mi
Last recorded209,225 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 209,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 204,918 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 204,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 197,103 miles

Front propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mount showing initial surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor slight damage

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis around compensator showing initial corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general signs of underbody surface corosion showing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 185,214 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 185,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 170,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides around bar (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front cv boots inner and outer not fully secure

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 170,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides around bar (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front cv boots inner and outer not fully secure

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 154,512 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 154,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 146,886 miles

Offside Rear reversing lens cracked

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Aug 2015 146,886 miles

Offside Rear reversing lens cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s reg light dull

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Aug 2014 140,105 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s reg light dull

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,774 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,774 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

centre silencer mounting braket broken

Fail 11 Aug 2012 127,988 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 127,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 122,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge o/s/r lens reverse lens holed

Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,181 miles

Chassis corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

O/S/R side light lense cracked on the O/S/F of the lense

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

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

Oil leak

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,181 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Chassis corroding

O/S/R side light lense cracked on the O/S/F of the lense

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 102,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,146 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 JBU, 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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VN04 JBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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