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AY54 WLU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,130 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,718 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,710 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,313 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 71,313 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,833 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre has cracking to inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brakepipes slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle drive shaft,universal joint worn at transfer box end.

rear brakepipes slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,152 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,347 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,347 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's seat in poor condition

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner tread

Nearside handbrake in poor condition

Offside front indicator lense damaged

Slight play in nearside and offside steering idlers

Small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,990 miles

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Slight play steering linkage both sides

nearside washer poor

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,192 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,786 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY54 WLU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 AY54 WLU, 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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AY54 WLU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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