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VX04 LUB

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,712 mi
Last recorded55,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 LUB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,724 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 46,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,346 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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VX04 LUB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX04 LUB, 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 VX04 LUB registered?

VX04 LUB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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