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YF04 ELV

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ELV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 118,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 107,797 miles

airbag light flashing

play in steering system and play in all front track rod and drag link ball joints

rear leaf spring bushes have slight wear

Fail 9 May 2012 107,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

airbag light flashing

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion at front

play in steering system and play in all front track rod and drag link ball joints

rear leaf spring bushes have slight wear

Pass 9 May 2011 98,814 miles

play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 11 May 2010 85,604 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,868 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 70,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,687 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2007 341,682 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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YF04 ELV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ELV, 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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What year was YF04 ELV registered?

YF04 ELV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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