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AY54 WLW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,666 mi
Last recorded177,666 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 177,666 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,936 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 153,936 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 132,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 132,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,037 miles

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,107 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 63,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,042 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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