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YL04 FHN

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,090 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

one of two reverse lamps inop

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,971 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel pipes from tank moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis rusty throughout with flakey rust

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear of chassis rusty bus withstands corrosion assessment tool (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,943 miles

Central Braking system leaking above fuel tank pipes moist with brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear excess corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear excess corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion rear of chassis rusty bus withstands corrosion assessment tool (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly rusty at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly rusty at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake slightly slower in application during brake test but locked out

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,941 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly rusty at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly rusty at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,890 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 52,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2012 52,864 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 37,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,823 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 28,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,164 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 FHN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL04 FHN, 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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What year was YL04 FHN registered?

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

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