MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
tailgate only closes on offside
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALVE LIMITED MOVEMENT
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT BRAKE BALANCE
NSR TYRE 2MM TREAD
Oil leak
WIREING CATCHING FRONT PROP SHAFT
corrosion in tow bar socket
nsf bumper
osr spring hanger bushers
pas steering pipes corrosion
rear tail gate also osf door check strap
Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT BRAKES UNEVEN WHEN DOING BALANCE CHECK
NSF BUMPER INSCURE
NSR TYRE 2MM TREAD
Oil leak
corrosion on towbar socket
osr spring eye bushers splitting
power steering pipes corrosion
rear tail gate fitment
WIREING CATCHING FRONT PROP
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SUGGEST SHOCK ABSORBERS CHANGE IN PAIRS
anti roll bar bushers at front splitting slightly
fuel pipes corrosion
nsf brake hose cross contamination
nsf bumper end cap
nsr shock absorber oil mist
nsr tyre 3mm tread
oil leak noted
tail gate damaged
v-belt noted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
ALL V BELTS LOOSE REPAIR ASAP/RENEW
FUEL PIPES CORROSION
HAND BRAKE CABLES CORROSION
HAND BRAKE HEIGHT
NSF BRAKE HOSE CROSS CONTAINATION WITH GREASE
NSR SHOCKER MIST
OIL AND OIL LEAK FROM TURBO
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
SUGGEST REAR SHOCKERS AND ROAD SPRINGS CHANGED AS A PAIR
anti roll bar bushers splitting at front
nsf bumper end cap loose
nsr tyre 3mm
tail gate damaged
Front to rear offside Brake pipes starting to corrode, various places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE04 VVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE04 VVL, 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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YE04 VVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 April 2004.
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