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YU04 HRA

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,383 mi
Last recorded193,383 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 HRA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 193,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 189,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath and on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 185,383 miles

heavily under sealed underneath

Fail 14 Feb 2022 185,346 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer wheel arch missing leaving brackets expossed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idioler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 177,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 168,776 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 9 Jan 2020 168,776 miles

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,195 miles

Horn not working properly tempramental switch (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 154,195 miles

Horn not working properly tempramental switch (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 142,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,442 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,832 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 110,827 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,373 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 46,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,472 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 40,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,855 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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YU04 HRA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YU04 HRA, 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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YU04 HRA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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