2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · RE04 AHU
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 117,327 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE04 AHU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 117,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RE04 AHU Mileage History
- 19/09/200746,707 mi
- 15/09/200857,240 mi+10,533 mi
- 01/10/200966,299 mi+9,059 mi
- 01/10/200966,299 mi
- 30/09/201072,772 mi+6,473 mi
- 29/09/201177,718 mi+4,946 mi
- 27/09/201279,173 mi+1,455 mi
- 26/09/201382,074 mi+2,901 mi
- 29/09/201485,619 mi+3,545 mi
- 28/09/201589,835 mi+4,216 mi
- 30/09/201694,808 mi+4,973 mi
- 04/10/201798,588 mi+3,780 mi
- 28/09/2018102,784 mi+4,196 mi
- 30/09/2019106,938 mi+4,154 mi
- 25/09/2020110,141 mi+3,203 mi
- 29/09/2021112,566 mi+2,425 mi
- 20/10/2022114,921 mi+2,355 mi
- 29/09/2023116,344 mi+1,423 mi
- 29/09/2023116,344 mi
- 02/09/2025117,128 mi+784 mi
- 20/08/2026117,327 mi+199 mi
- 20/08/2026117,327 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
RE04 AHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (RE04 AHU) between September 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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