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YJ04 JBZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,095 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/chassis/tub corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill,(By seat mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill. Prescribed area of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/chassis/tub corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,493 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,188 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,563 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 JBZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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