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YB04 FDP

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 FDP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 154,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section an rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 151,522 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,788 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,426 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,234 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,983 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,165 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,896 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,399 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 83,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,882 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2008 41,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,001 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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YB04 FDP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB04 FDP, 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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YB04 FDP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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