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WA04 YCJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,176 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level below minimum (not on dipstick)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded off

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,285 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 85,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,791 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 76,785 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,794 miles

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

only one latch working on tailgate

underside very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,964 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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WA04 YCJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WA04 YCJ, 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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WA04 YCJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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