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AP04 WUT

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WUT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 166,930 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 166,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 156,156 miles

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

both front fog lights broken

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 26 May 2016 156,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

both front fog lights broken

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 148,992 miles

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

Nearside front bump stop is missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 May 2015 148,992 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front bump stop is missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2014 142,381 miles

Nearside front bump stop is missing.

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

Fail 7 May 2014 142,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front bump stop is missing.

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

Pass 28 May 2013 132,976 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 132,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 121,423 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 16 May 2012 121,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 May 2011 108,401 miles

brake pipes starting to rust-haevily greased in places

Fail 24 May 2011 108,400 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to rust-haevily greased in places

Pass 10 May 2010 93,092 miles

Some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2009 80,406 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slightly worn lower bushes

Fail 7 May 2009 79,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front shock absorbers have slightly worn lower bushes

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 7 May 2008 66,122 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front fog light lens missing

rear springs starting to rust

Fail 7 May 2008 66,122 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs starting to rust

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front fog light lens missing

rear springs starting to rust

Pass 3 May 2007 51,060 miles

centre exhaust mount very rusty †rear leaf spring rusty

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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AP04 WUT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP04 WUT, 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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AP04 WUT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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