MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from rear valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front surface corrosion in engine bay
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements paint on plate (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements paint on plate (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front surface corrosion in engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective ()
underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective ()
underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front n/s + o/s shock absorber casings / bushes slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer-edge of tred
Slight corrosion on chassis
Spare wheel tyre flat
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front bump stops deteriorated
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis rusty
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis rusty
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Spare tyre defective
clutch pedal rubber missing
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YF04 ELH is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YF04 ELH, 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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YF04 ELH is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2004.
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