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2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 BYB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 156,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,059 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim on min

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 151,990 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to twisted flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted also retaining clip not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp aim on min

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 147,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,068 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 127,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 121,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion most parts of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,932 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion most parts of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,516 miles

exhaust strap corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust strap corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 97,849 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 97,849 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 88,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 76,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,186 miles

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

centre exhaust support loose

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,001 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

centre section exhaust mount corroded but still supporting system.

grease weeping from both front outer inner cv boot clips.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,300 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,994 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front door

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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252 BYB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 252 BYB, 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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252 BYB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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