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BN54 WBY

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,584 miles

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,866 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 132,584 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all chassis and body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,506 miles

all vehicle chassis showing signs of rust

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all vehicle chassis showing signs of rust

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,509 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,771 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 95,769 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

all rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,458 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,380 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 35,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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