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YY04 KCJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 118,122 miles

Some components obscured by heat shield steel and plastic under body cover panels

Fail 18 May 2019 118,122 miles

Some components obscured by heat shield steel and plastic under body cover panels

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 113,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,366 miles

slight misting of oil on steering box

Pass 16 May 2016 103,407 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 103,335 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket corroded off

propshaft u/s

slight bind from osf brake

Pass 12 May 2015 97,509 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 May 2014 92,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 92,262 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 85,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,776 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,774 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,102 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 11 Apr 2007 26,980 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 KCJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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