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YA04 YMJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,412 mi
Last recorded160,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 160,412 miles

Nearside Front sock lower bush has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,140 miles

Nearside slight play at drop arm ball joint area

inner sills have underseal on

Fail 8 Mar 2021 153,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure box braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe to flexi corroding

Nearside slight play at drop arm ball joint area

inner sills have underseal on

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2020 147,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,747 miles

exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 121,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,871 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 149,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body damage offside front

exhaust and brackets corroded

offside rear lamp taped up

play in prop shaft centre beariing

play in steering joints

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 149,516 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body damage offside front

exhaust corroded

offside rear lamp cracked and damaged

underbody chassis and floor pans corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 149,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

body damage offside front

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear lamp cracked and damaged

underbody chassis and floor pans corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front plate cracked

o/s/f arch cover insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front plate cracked

o/s/f arch cover insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,508 miles

all brake pipes pitted & corroded in places

front pads look low

fuel lines corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded in engine bay

nearside wiper poor

offside inner cv boot split

offside rear light lense tapped up

signs of grease at nearside outer cv boot at inner clip

under body corroded in places

Pass 10 Dec 2010 124,956 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes pitted & corroded in places

front discs corroded inner face offside more

offside front tyre worn more outer edge

offside rear light unit tapped up

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,945 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to offside front bumper

small oil leak to engine

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,692 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YA04 YMJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YA04 YMJ, 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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YA04 YMJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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