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A3 UTU

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,689 mi
Last recorded155,689 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,689 miles

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

radiator support heavily corroded

under body under sealed

Fail 2 Nov 2023 155,689 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

radiator support heavily corroded

under body under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,606 miles

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

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

under body under sealed

Fail 24 Nov 2022 148,606 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under body under sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,490 miles

front body panel corroded

under body and chassis and suspension parts corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front body panel corroded

under body and chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,967 miles

under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 20 May 2019 122,465 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer body corrosion

under body/chassis corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 118,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 112,635 miles

Rear Oil leak diff

Fail 22 May 2017 112,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,348 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,806 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,287 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,287 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,268 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,907 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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A3 UTU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White 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 A3 UTU, 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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A3 UTU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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