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AK04 WXY

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,319 miles

chassis has slight corrosion and the under body is very muddy making inspection difficult

Fail 17 Nov 2018 94,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion and the under body is very muddy making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,426 miles

front body mounts corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front body mounts corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,220 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded and greased

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 88,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded and greased

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,509 miles

Front to rear pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes into and out of load sensing valve corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,746 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,414 miles

Slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,122 miles

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 WXY 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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