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YL04 EVT

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,324 mi
Last recorded38,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 EVT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 33,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,277 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise rear upper brake pipes in to load sensor valve top two. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 28,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (at compensator valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,462 miles

heavy rust and grease on all brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,388 miles

very heavy rust on all rear brake pipes to comp

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,173 miles

vehicle overloaded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,430 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,255 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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YL04 EVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YL04 EVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 EVT registered?

YL04 EVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is YL04 EVT safe to buy?

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Does YL04 EVT have outstanding finance?

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