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Y5 MJO

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MJO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,754 miles

chassis rusting

inner sills rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 123,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear axle flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed timing belt replacement history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

irregular movement in drop arm ball joint and nearside steering idler ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,871 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,662 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,640 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,557 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 80,557 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,614 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,614 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,288 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 69,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,811 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,183 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,181 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,181 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,401 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 34,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,166 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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Y5 MJO is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y5 MJO, 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 Y5 MJO registered?

Y5 MJO is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is Y5 MJO safe to buy?

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