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YJ04 JBU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,870 mi
Last recorded143,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 143,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 134,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 130,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 120,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,156 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 73,776 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,642 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 JBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ04 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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