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YY04 GCV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,414 mi
Last recorded196,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 196,414 miles

Corrosion on underside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 182,135 miles

Corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Jan 2020 168,819 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2020 168,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,460 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2019 151,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back along petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,214 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade spilt

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but not showing any white light

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 132,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade spilt

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but not showing any white light

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,924 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear where connects to brake sensing loading valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Nearside sidelight dim

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

chip in windscreen but not in zone A

Fail 7 Sep 2016 111,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear where connects to brake sensing loading valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Nearside sidelight dim

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

chip in windscreen but not in zone A

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,565 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,364 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s door mirror glasses cracked

slight play in n/s & o/s steering idler bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,364 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s door mirror glasses cracked

slight play in n/s & o/s steering idler bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,923 miles

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,516 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,616 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 38,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GCV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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