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BC04 WUP

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,245 mi
Last recorded175,245 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 WUP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 175,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to both chassis members.

corrosion/holes in sides of buck.

front wings heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 174,613 miles

both chassis members corroded.

corrosion/holes in buck.

front wings corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 173,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

buck rough.

heavy corrosion to chassis members.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 172,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to chassis members and suspension components.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 170,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to bth chassis members

Fail 21 Sep 2021 170,837 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to bth chassis members

Pass 25 Sep 2020 169,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 168,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,001 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 157,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working too bright (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 145,296 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 133,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 133,822 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,541 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,194 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 78,831 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wiper rubbers split

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,831 miles

wiper rubbers split

Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,512 miles

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

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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BC04 WUP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC04 WUP, 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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BC04 WUP is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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