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AK54 WZV

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

221,959 mi
Last recorded221,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WZV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 221,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 220,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 220,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 220,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front body mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 214,719 miles

light corrosion on chassis

nearside headlamp backing damaged

rear diff oil seal leaking

both front body mountings worn

fuel pipes corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 214,238 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front body mountings worn

fuel pipes corroded

light corrosion on chassis

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2019 209,748 miles

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENZ DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 209,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENZE DAMAGED

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 205,249 miles

REAR SHOCK COVERS RUSTY

Fail 10 Oct 2018 205,249 miles

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

REAR SHOCK COVERS RUSTY

Pass 12 Oct 2017 202,634 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 202,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 198,820 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop front joint. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp electric adjuster not working.

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Wheelarch extension missing. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 198,820 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Sharp plastic fittings from damaged wheel arch extension. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop front joint. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp electric adjuster not working.

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Wheelarch extension missing. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 193,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded and dropped

Offside Rear Tyre perishing to rubber on tread area

Steering free play within acceptable limits.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 193,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support strap rusted through (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded and dropped

Offside Rear Tyre perishing to rubber on tread area

Steering free play within acceptable limits.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 179,312 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear bumper loose on fixings

tyre size 265/70/15 110t

Fail 17 Sep 2014 179,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear bumper loose on fixings

tyre size 265/70/15 110t

Pass 25 Sep 2013 164,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorbers outer casings deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 164,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorbers outer casings deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,262 miles

N/S side repeater whitening

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

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

Vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2011 129,399 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 129,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,357 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,923 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,380 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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AK54 WZV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AK54 WZV, 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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AK54 WZV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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