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AY54 WLV

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,307 mi
Last recorded182,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WLV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 182,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes by flexible hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corroded hole in wing not an MOT issue at present, but attention recommended

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes next to drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 182,302 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes by flexible hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corroded hole in wing not an MOT issue at present, but attention recommended

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes next to drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 172,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 167,654 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 167,649 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 151,952 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,335 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 148,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,036 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,013 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,140 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,865 miles

Brake pipes front to rear slighty corroded

Exhaust bracket broken but system secure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,459 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,012 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,758 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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AY54 WLV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY54 WLV, 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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What year was AY54 WLV registered?

AY54 WLV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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