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VN04 JVR

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,242 mi
Last recorded150,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 JVR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 150,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 145,376 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on chassis and underside

Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,982 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension ball joint dust covers slightly perished and cracking

chassis has general corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 139,865 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension ball joint dust covers slightly perished and cracking

chassis has general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 132,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 132,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 120,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,886 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

clamp on centre exhaust box corroded / broke

nearside front suspension bump stop deterioted

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

c entre exhaust hanger coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

c entre exhaust hanger coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,611 miles

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

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

centre box exhaust bracket coroded

slight bind offside front brake and slight front imbalance

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,322 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JVR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

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

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