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YY04 GBV

2004 Ford Ranger

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,138 mi
Last recorded185,138 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GBV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 185,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 185,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 184,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 142,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,877 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 120,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,464 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 94,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,995 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 60,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YY04 GBV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY04 GBV, 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 YY04 GBV registered?

YY04 GBV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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