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2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,091 mi
Last recorded120,091 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 NUY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,091 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount . body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis covered in underseal covering repairs

Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated covered with tape (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis covered in underseal covering repairs

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,288 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,640 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels to chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Fail 12 Apr 2021 105,640 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides valance to body mounts on inside of valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance nearside to offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel to bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels to chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,841 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded through chrome (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,309 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

METAL FUEL PIPES SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION

UNDER VEHICLE SHOWING QUITE HEAVY CORROSION ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS AND FRONT SUBFRAME

Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

CORROSION SHOWING ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

METAL FUEL PIPES SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION

UNDER VEHICLE SHOWING QUITE HEAVY CORROSION ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS AND FRONT SUBFRAME

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,595 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 89,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on brake pipes from compensator

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,296 miles

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

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

offside wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2011 84,296 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 70,010 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,906 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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WV04 NUY 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 WV04 NUY, 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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WV04 NUY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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