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YA04 YML

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,706 mi
Last recorded135,706 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YML
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 135,706 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 May 2023 134,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,202 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,662 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,224 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,709 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,572 miles

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

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 YML is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YA04 YML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA04 YML registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA04 YML shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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