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YE04 VVL

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,274 mi
Last recorded255,274 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 VVL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 255,274 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)

tailgate only closes on offside

Pass 1 Mar 2016 221,110 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 221,089 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 216,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 216,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 208,901 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 208,091 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 204,946 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 204,945 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 201,974 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 201,959 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 190,244 miles

Front to rear offside Brake pipes starting to corrode, various places

Pass 16 Apr 2009 178,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 169,933 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,274 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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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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