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YK04 SXM

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 SXM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,662 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body cross member corroded - not seriously affecting overall security.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body cross member corroded - not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 144,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose to pipe mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.20mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.30mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body cross member corroded - not seriously affecting overall security.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body cross member corroded - not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting broken on inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 141,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting broken on inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 135,503 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 135,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 131,083 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 131,083 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 129,990 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 127,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,788 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,861 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 105,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,520 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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YK04 SXM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YK04 SXM, 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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YK04 SXM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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