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YL04 HVT

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,113 mi
Last recorded146,113 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 133,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to them being covered with dirt

Fail 19 Feb 2013 115,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to them being covered with dirt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 109,541 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,893 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 HVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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