2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · BW04 LJF
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2004. Recorded mileage 105,263 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2500cc
BW04 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 105,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BW04 LJF Mileage History
- 30/08/2024100,079 mi
- 19/08/2025102,083 mi+2,004 mi
- 26/08/2025102,132 mi+49 mi
- 07/08/2026105,199 mi+3,067 mi
- 21/08/2026105,263 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW04 LJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (BW04 LJF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Suspension (18 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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