2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · RL04 VWY
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 168,343 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 VWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 168,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 VWY 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 (RL04 VWY) between December 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle at the cinder area (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle at the cinder area (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of the compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))”.
RL04 VWY Mileage History
- 18/12/2023167,280 mi
- 20/12/2023167,280 mi
- 19/12/2024167,967 mi+687 mi
- 04/08/2026168,343 mi+376 mi
- 10/08/2026168,343 mi
Average of roughly 402 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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