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BN54 WBM

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,097 mi
Last recorded183,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 WBM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 183,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical play in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front prescribed area slightly corroded .Mounting at rear of front wheelarch

Fail 3 Jun 2021 183,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber lower mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical play in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front prescribed area slightly corroded .Mounting at rear of front wheelarch

Pass 4 Jun 2020 175,160 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 175,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside wheel arch ( Chassis ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jan 2017 175,080 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,909 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 166,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 150,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 135,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,964 miles

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

near and offside front tyre's wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,885 miles

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

airbag warning light is on

Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,885 miles

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

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

airbag warning light is on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 105,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 81,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 81,577 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,500 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,015 miles

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

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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BN54 WBM is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN54 WBM, 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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BN54 WBM is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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