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YR04 FPN

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 FPN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2024 131,215 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member within 30cms of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch within 30cms of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

battery cable loose

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,081 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,080 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 118,596 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 118,596 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,708 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear to middle complete (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 105,708 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear to middle complete (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases surface corrosion to box strap (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,393 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,827 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,024 miles

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

squeak from rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wing mirror cracked

slight wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,280 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear tyres heavily perished,not yet showing inner cords

slight wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

squeak from rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,957 miles

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

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

very light surface corrosion around body mounts

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YR04 FPN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR04 FPN, 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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YR04 FPN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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