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YJ04 HZA

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 HZA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,260 miles

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,260 miles

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,708 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,338 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,635 miles

both front to rear brake pipes moderately corroded alongside fuel tank

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,687 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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YJ04 HZA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ04 HZA, 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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YJ04 HZA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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