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YB04 VKT

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 170,050 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper speed slow

Fail 18 Apr 2024 170,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly at tow ball (6.1.6 (d))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper speed slow

Pass 2 May 2019 167,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 162,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 157,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 157,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 154,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front diff seals leaking

gearbox slight oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front diff seals leaking

gearbox slight oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,951 miles

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

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

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2013 142,951 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 136,771 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 136,767 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Aug 2011 126,085 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipe have been cleen up

front brakes binding slighty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,100 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 VKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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