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AK04 WXW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,424 mi
Last recorded181,424 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WXW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,424 miles

slight corrosion all underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,255 miles

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

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 175,255 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 171,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 171,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 166,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes to & from load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 166,593 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes to & from load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 161,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 155,461 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 150,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 143,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 138,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 130,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 109,412 miles

Both front drive shafts have a lot of movement in the front differential !

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2008 84,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 84,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,607 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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 WXW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXW, 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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AK04 WXW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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