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YB04 MWJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,226 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 148,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,189 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,189 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 131,927 miles

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

Front and rear chassis slightly corroded bothsides

Front both wishbones slightly corroded

Front front subframe slightly corroded

Front to rear inner sills slightly corroded bothsides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 128,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXEL (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXEL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,580 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON LOAD SENSING VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXEL (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXEL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 121,769 miles

Rear Exhaust box mount missing still adequately supported

Pass 17 May 2016 113,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 113,769 miles

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 Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 105,289 miles

brake pipes starting up surface crorrsion o/s/f n/s/f across rear axle and compensator

Pass 9 May 2014 95,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 86,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 86,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 78,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 37,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YB04 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB04 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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