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YF04 ELW

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ELW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 115,280 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,906 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight wear within steering system

Pass 15 May 2017 89,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,780 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 74,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2014 74,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 70,301 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 70,296 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 64,652 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 64,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,232 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 50,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 44,788 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,645 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 ELW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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