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YC04 KFJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,766 mi
Last recorded130,766 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 130,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bummper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,904 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2016 120,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 115,482 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 115,482 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 106,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 88,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,831 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 14 Apr 2008 53,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,531 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 39,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YC04 KFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC04 KFJ, 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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YC04 KFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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