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AF04 NHB

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,344 mi
Last recorded159,344 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NHB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 159,344 miles

Front bumper corroded and distorted

Offside Front bumper trim missing

chassis throughout / crossbeams / inner and outer sills / underbody floor / front suspension arms - corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 159,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (times 2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper corroded and distorted

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush deteriorated and play

Offside Front bumper trim missing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

chassis throughout / crossbeams / inner and outer sills / underbody floor / front suspension arms - corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,380 miles

Offside Front bumper trim missing and bumper deteriorated

Offside Front front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated and play

chassis corroded throughout

Fail 12 Jun 2017 147,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working wire broken and slightly insecure (1.3.2b)

Offside Front bumper trim missing and bumper deteriorated

Offside Front front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated and play

chassis corroded throughout

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,165 miles

Front bumper holed and corroded

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear shackle eye bushes slight play

Offside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

chassis corroded throughout

nearside and offside footstep mount brackets corroded and weak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper holed and corroded

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear shackle eye bushes slight play

Offside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

chassis corroded throughout

nearside and offside footstep mount brackets corroded and weak

Pass 12 May 2015 123,459 miles

chassis corroded throughout

chips in windscreen

front bumper holed and corroded

nearside front foglight glass cracked

offside (front to rear) fuel pipes corroded

offside front shock absorber lower bush - play

Fail 12 May 2015 123,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

chassis corroded throughout

chips in windscreen

front bumper holed and corroded

nearside front foglight glass cracked

offside (front to rear) fuel pipes corroded

offside front shock absorber lower bush - play

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,607 miles

chips in windscreen

front suspension arms / chassis throughout / front brake pipes to hoses / rear brake pipes to compensator / nearside and offside inner sills / exhaust system - Corroded

nearside front headlight condensation - beam image slightly diffused

offside front shock absorber lower mount rubber slight play

rear brakes slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

wipers greasy - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 13 May 2013 99,777 miles

chassis / vehicle underbody / exhaust system - surface corrosion throughout

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

nearside rear leaf spring slight longitudinal splay

Pass 11 May 2012 88,006 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroding

nearside rear leaf spring slight longitudinal splay

offside front to rear fuel pipe corroding

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Fail 8 May 2012 87,915 miles

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

chassis surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroding

nearside rear leaf spring slight longitudinal splay

offside front ro rear fuel pipe corroding

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 74,334 miles

chassis - surface corrosion

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brakes slight fluctuation - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside rear leaf spring slight longitudinal splay

Fail 3 May 2011 74,334 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis - surface corrosion

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brakes slight fluctuation - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside rear leaf spring slight longitudinal splay

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,641 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside and offside rear suspension leaf springs corroding

surface corrosion on chassis throughout

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,401 miles

both front wipers just serviceable

Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wipers just serviceable

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,302 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AF04 NHB 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 57.1%.

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 AF04 NHB, 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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What year was AF04 NHB registered?

AF04 NHB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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