2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · EX04 GPU
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 157,469 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX04 GPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 157,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX04 GPU 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 (EX04 GPU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
EX04 GPU Mileage History
- 13/10/2022145,195 mi
- 02/10/2023149,260 mi+4,065 mi
- 03/10/2024154,133 mi+4,873 mi
- 03/10/2024154,133 mi
- 09/10/2025157,469 mi+3,336 mi
Average of roughly 4,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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