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YL04 FET

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FET
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,124 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,616 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components,time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2017 122,951 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,932 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,392 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,574 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 92,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,676 miles

Oil leak

one of two fanbelts has failed

Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

one of two fanbelts has failed

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,509 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 FET is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FET, 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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YL04 FET is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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