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YN04 BJC

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 BJC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,415 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,415 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 49,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front washer jet weak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front washer jet weak

rear silencer support clamp corroded through

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,561 miles

offside & nearside front drop link bushes slightly deteriorated.

offside rear tyre 3mm + tyre cracking.

rear number plate cracked.

rear silencer support strap corroded through.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,065 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jan 2014 42,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres cracked

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,128 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking.

rear number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,128 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking.

rear number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 19,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,375 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 14,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YN04 BJC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YN04 BJC, 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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YN04 BJC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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