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YY04 KCU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

238,343 mi
Last recorded238,343 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 238,343 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing covered with duck tape (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 237,817 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 237,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 237,446 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 237,446 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 235,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 229,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 220,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 220,628 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 212,797 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 212,787 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 193,679 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 193,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 180,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 165,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 165,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 142,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 125,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 125,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,876 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 98,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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