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BN04 WRC

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,419 mi
Last recorded96,419 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WRC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,419 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,179 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2025 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,879 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,879 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,760 miles

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,760 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,476 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2020 95,355 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXYS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front crossmember has corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL 4 (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,702 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,476 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,847 miles

back box bracket broken

offside front wiper blade split

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,306 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,884 miles

front exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 90,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,671 miles

n\s\f brakes binding very slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,965 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WRC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN04 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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