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YS04 TKJ

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,272 mi
Last recorded163,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 163,272 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 163,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 169,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

fuel pipes corroded

general body condition is corroded but secure

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 169,361 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bedside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

fuel pipes corroded

general body condition is corroded but secure

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 159,730 miles

body condition generally poor

front number plate damaged

general corrosion on chassis and suspension components

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 12 May 2021 159,728 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

body condition generally poor

front number plate damaged

general corrosion on chassis and suspension components

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 3 Jun 2020 158,030 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside mirror in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 3 Jun 2020 158,030 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside mirror in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 9 May 2019 153,779 miles

general corrosion on body and chassis

nearside mirror in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes worn

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 15 May 2018 149,044 miles

all tyres close to legal limit and perished

brake compensator unit heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear leaf spring shackle bushes in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2018 149,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all tyres close to legal limit and perished

brake compensator unit heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear leaf spring shackle bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2017 143,904 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded in places some heavier than others

all metal fuel pipes corroded heavier in places

front tyres close to legal limit

general corrosion in places

Fail 9 May 2017 143,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded in places some heavier than others

all metal fuel pipes corroded heavier in places

front tyres close to legal limit

general corrosion in places

Pass 12 May 2016 138,870 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer cv boot in poor condition

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 11 May 2015 132,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 130,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 126,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 126,005 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 120,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 110,015 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside reaa tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2010 105,167 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 7 May 2009 100,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,420 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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YS04 TKJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS04 TKJ, 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 YS04 TKJ registered?

YS04 TKJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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