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YH04 FGX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FGX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface corrosion various points on underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface corrosion various points on underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,032 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,711 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount and rear silencer mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,227 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,811 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,047 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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YH04 FGX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH04 FGX, 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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YH04 FGX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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