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YY04 GCX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

192,814 mi
Last recorded192,814 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 192,814 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 192,814 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 186,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all way round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all way round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 181,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 174,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play intermediate arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 159,986 miles

Front Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front bumper corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 150,931 miles

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

front bumper rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2018 150,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned insecure hanginng down (1.3.2a)

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

front bumper rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,016 miles

oli leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 135,011 miles

Centre 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oli leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,968 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,628 miles

drivers seat belt slighty fraded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,628 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slighty fraded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,391 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,383 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,799 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,694 miles

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

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

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