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YT04 XKS

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 XKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 143,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 143,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 139,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 137,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,126 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,396 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play off drop arms ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all have movement /twist under load causing free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,384 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 124,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 119,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,397 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pipe to the rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,380 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pipe to the rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,965 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pipe to rear axle corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has various cuts on tread 265/70/15S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limits (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,206 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,550 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,511 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,231 miles

offside rear tyre cut on tread 265/70/15S

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,135 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm 265/70/15S

Fail 3 Feb 2012 84,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm 265/70/15S

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,212 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,955 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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YT04 XKS is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YT04 XKS, 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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YT04 XKS is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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