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BN04 WML

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,680 mi
Last recorded213,680 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WML
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 213,680 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 205,710 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 197,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear damage to door and door post

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 196,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 188,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 188,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rail has been cut through side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose mounting loose and fouling driveshaft (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rail has been cut through side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 181,026 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 181,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 179,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 179,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 172,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 155,665 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gator slight leak

Offside Front Outer cv gator clip loose

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear silencer strap corroded

both rear shock absorbers outer sleeve corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 155,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner cv gator slight leak

Offside Front Outer cv gator clip loose

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear silencer strap corroded

both rear shock absorbers outer sleeve corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,011 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 150,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 138,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 132,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,887 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 112,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 112,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 102,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 92,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 92,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,632 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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BN04 WML is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN04 WML, 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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BN04 WML is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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