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YY04 GDJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 137,185 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 137,185 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 132,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 132,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,875 miles

centre exhaust mount/strap broken RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT/slight exhaust leaks

osr lamp damaged

rear brake application/release uneven 22% and slight fluctuation

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust mount/strap broken RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT/slight exhaust leaks

front to rear brake pipes corroding (at front)

osr lamp damaged

rear brake application/release uneven 22% and slight fluctuation

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,449 miles

Exhaust & mounts corroding--slight leak from center joint

Free-play in steering --only just acceptable

N/S steering idler -ball joint gaiter perishing

N/S/F steering -stop, adjuster deteriorated

O/S/R lamp lens damaged

Rear brake compensator valve -lever corroding

Sign of corrosion front anti-roll bar ----link bushes perishing

Sign of corrosion rear leaf-springs

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Exhaust & mounts corroding--slight leak from center joint

Free-play in steering --only just acceptable

Front brake pads getting low

N/S steering idler -ball joint gaiter perishing

N/S/F steering -stop, adjuster deteriorated

O/S/R lamp lens damaged

Rear brake compensator valve -lever corroding

Sign of corrosion front anti-roll bar ----link bushes perishing

Sign of corrosion rear leaf-springs

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall badly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nail in nsr tyre

osr lamp damaged

rear brakes snatching slightly recommend attention

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

windscreen wipers smearing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall badly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nail in nsr tyre

osr lamp damaged

rear brakes snatching slightly recommend attention

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,216 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre worn to wear indicators and perishing,spare tyre worn

free play in steering

os windscreen wiper rubber split

osr lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,453 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--Getting Low On Tread

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

N/S/F Steering Idler-Ball Joint Gaitor Perishing

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Rear Brakes Snatching Slightly

Sign Of Free Play In Steering

Windscreen Cracked Outside Prescribed Area

Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--Getting Low On Tread

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

N/S/F Steering Idler-Ball Joint Gaitor Perishing

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Rear Brakes Snatching Slightly

Sign Of Free Play In Steering

Windscreen Cracked Outside Prescribed Area

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,500 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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front windscreen cracked,recommend attention

nsf and osf outer cv boots perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 92,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mount broken,recommend attention

front windscreen cracked,recommend attention

nsf and osf outer cv boots perishing

rear brake balance poor,snatching slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,326 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing

Brake fluid level dropped slightly

Damage O/S/R Lamp Lens

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Front brake pads getting low

Ns headlamp aim on lower level, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nsf Tyre perishing and getting close to legal limit

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Under engine cover fitted limited view

Windscreen crack behing mirror area, just acceptable, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 24 Sep 2011 82,326 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing

Brake fluid level dropped slightly

Damage O/S/R Lamp Lens

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ns headlamp aim on lower level, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nsf Tyre perishing and getting close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Under engine cover fitted limited view

Windscreen crack behing mirror area, just acceptable, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,886 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded/breaking

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,407 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,324 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 GDJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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