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YG04 TFA

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 TFA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust braket snapped

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside /suspension/chassis/body panels damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis corroded/front radiator support panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,669 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside/suspension/chassis/body panels/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front radiator/bumper support corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember corroded near body mounting points .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wing and nearside rear wheelarch corroded .

Rear suspension leafsprings corroded .

Steering/suspension /chassis /body components corroded .

Fail 12 Feb 2024 54,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember corroded near body mounting points .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wing and nearside rear wheelarch corroded .

Rear suspension leafsprings corroded .

Service brakes only just pass minimum required efficiency .

Steering/suspension /chassis /body components corroded .

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,998 miles

Front crossmember corroded at body mounting points .

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf springs corroded .

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,265 miles

Front cross member and floors corroded near body mountings .

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf springs corroded .

Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,264 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member and floors corroded near body mountings .

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf springs corroded .

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis in rusty condition .

Front crossmember corroded near body mountings .

Offside front lamp lens damaged .

Rear leaf springs corroded .

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis in rusty condition .

Front crossmember corroded near body mountings .

Offside front lamp lens damaged .

Rear leaf springs corroded .

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded near body mountings .

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lense damaged .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lamp lense broken .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,160 miles

Chassis corroded but not significantly weakened .

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,508 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,505 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,944 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded but not leaving exhaust insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,847 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,546 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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YG04 TFA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YG04 TFA, 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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YG04 TFA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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