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VO04 DZG

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,987 mi
Last recorded183,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 DZG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 183,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 183,691 miles

Offside Rear slight binding

Pass 22 Jun 2021 181,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 176,534 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 172,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 168,162 miles

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

Offside Front binding slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

clutch slave cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

hydraulic brake unions wet but no fluid leaks apparent

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 165,162 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( both pipes above fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

clutch slave cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 165,942 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 165,942 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 154,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 154,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 145,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 145,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 130,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,493 miles

Centre exhaust bracket/clamp corroded and broken

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket/clamp corroded and broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 109,493 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,044 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,044 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,017 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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VO04 DZG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VO04 DZG, 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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VO04 DZG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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