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YK04 TFJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,231 mi
Last recorded179,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 179,231 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate and cross member (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion setting into chassis in general

front crossmember corroded and holed but not affecting steering brakes or suspension

gearbox oil leak

rear crossmember corroded and holed but not affecting steering suspension or brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,324 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front steering/suspension

rear crossmember corrosion setting in

tow electrics poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2014 149,612 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake calipers in poor condition

front brake pads worn

o/s driveshaft boot pereshed

play in steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,048 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 135,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 121,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking ????

Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,215 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 108,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,894 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 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black 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 YK04 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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