2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · ML04 UBU
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 105,599 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML04 UBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 105,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML04 UBU 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 (ML04 UBU) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting re”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”.
ML04 UBU Mileage History
- 28/06/2023102,771 mi
- 25/06/2024104,347 mi+1,576 mi
- 30/09/2024104,378 mi+31 mi
- 04/10/2024104,380 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025105,599 mi+1,219 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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