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BF54 WNG

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

153,411 mi
Last recorded153,411 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WNG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 153,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (plastic clips) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,274 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 138,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 136,857 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,852 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Advise replacing the belt before the next test (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 134,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Advise replacing the belt before the next test (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Wing/wheel arch has slight corrosion inside engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight weeping of grease plus cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing is slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight leak from front diff

Trailer electrical socket retaining flap is missing

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster is damaged and does not work (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Wing/wheel arch has slight corrosion inside engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight weeping of grease plus cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing is slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight leak from front diff

The N/S headlamp bottom mount is broken but lamp is still secure and not loose

Trailer electrical socket retaining flap is missing

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes at the body mounting point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes at the body mounting point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,725 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,213 miles

all metal brake pipe starting to get a little rusty in places.

both front cv boot are slightly perished.

n/s/f side light lens had a part missing.

rear prop shaft has small amount of play in the u/j.

rear seats/seat belts not in use.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all metal brake pipe starting to get a little rusty in places.

both front cv boot are slightly perished.

n/s/f side light lens had a part missing.

rear prop shaft has small amount of play in the u/j.

rear seats/seat belts not in use.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,692 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,070 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,980 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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BF54 WNG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BF54 WNG, 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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BF54 WNG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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