2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AX04 PDZ
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 131,888 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AX04 PDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 131,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AX04 PDZ Mileage History
- 27/02/2024120,029 mi
- 26/02/2025126,530 mi+6,501 mi
- 03/03/2025126,530 mi
- 05/03/2026131,888 mi+5,358 mi
- 05/03/2026131,888 mi
Average of roughly 5,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX04 PDZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (AX04 PDZ) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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