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VU04 YLX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,033 miles

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside front fog/driving light broken

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating with small leak

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,754 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,572 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,443 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,588 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges ns worn to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,823 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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VU04 YLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VU04 YLX, 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 VU04 YLX registered?

VU04 YLX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is VU04 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 YLX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 YLX have outstanding finance?

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