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YH04 XAF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on cab corrosion above offside rear shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front radiator support corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

all suspension components corroded

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering system

Fail 17 Mar 2021 102,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at rear multiple holes as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

all suspension components corroded

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,192 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

play in steering system

Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

play in steering system

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,005 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in steering system

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,083 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,556 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,325 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 18,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,580 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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YH04 XAF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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