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AK04 WTV

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WTV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 149,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 145,970 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 145,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,406 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,699 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 123,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 116,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,967 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,967 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,995 miles

repaired stone chip in zone "a".

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AK04 WTV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 WTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK04 WTV registered?

AK04 WTV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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