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YL04 GAA

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

195,177 mi
Last recorded195,177 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 195,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 190,322 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 186,348 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 182,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator mount cross member badly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

body badly corroded at several mounting points

Fail 4 Mar 2022 182,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front both outer c.v boots leaking grease

Front radiator mount cross member badly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

body badly corroded at several mounting points

Pass 12 Mar 2021 179,620 miles

Front inner wheel arches/body badly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

chassis has general corrosion

front cross member/radiator mount badly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 179,575 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secure, in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front inner wheel arches/body badly corroded

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

chassis has general corrosion

front cross member/radiator mount badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 175,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 175,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,217 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

inner sills weak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 165,217 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

inner sills weak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 152,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 152,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system support , poor repair

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 124,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system support , poor repair

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,393 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,725 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,629 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,629 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,876 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 62,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,558 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 GAA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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