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YY04 GCU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

230,281 mi
Last recorded230,281 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 230,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 218,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 198,226 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S Parking brake low effort.

N/S/R Road spring splayed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 197,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil leaks.

N/S Parking brake low effort.

N/S/R Road spring splayed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 171,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 169,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.9 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked - leaf spring mount area , behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 168,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked - fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 21 Apr 2022 143,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 139,935 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at intermediate steering idler ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre stepping to profile on edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre stepping to profile on edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 117,344 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,009 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,897 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,251 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,087 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 85,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,095 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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YY04 GCU 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 70.4%.

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

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