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BP53 WDG

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WDG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in both front steering idler

Fail 3 Nov 2025 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in both front steering idler

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,041 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose retaining bracket secured with a jubilee clip , secure at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose retaining bracket secured with a jubilee clip , secure at time of test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf springs and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension components corroded/coated in wax oil

Fail 16 Oct 2024 58,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake hose retaining bracket insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose retaining bracket secured with a jubilee clip , secure at time of test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf springs and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension components corroded/coated in wax oil

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,862 miles

All brake pipes rusty and corroded

Both Alternator belts splitting and weak

Both front headlamp lens slightly tarnished

Both front tyres perished

Both rear leaf springs worn

Chassis front end very rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear steering, suspension and brake components very rusty

Front link-rod bushes perished and worn

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer CV gaiter perished

Fail 1 Nov 2023 57,862 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

All brake pipes rusty and corroded

Both Alternator belts splitting and weak

Both front headlamp lens slightly tarnished

Both front tyres perished

Both rear leaf springs worn

Chassis front end very rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear steering, suspension and brake components very rusty

Front link-rod bushes perished and worn

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer CV gaiter perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,464 miles

Age related corrosion setting in to the underbody

offside front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,871 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust support corroded and breaking

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,925 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust support corroded and breaking

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front and rear steering and suspension components getting very rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear exhaust mount rusty and breaking

Slight drag offside front brake

Underbody getting very rusty

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

tailpipe stay corroded and breaking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tailpipe stay corroded and breaking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,623 miles

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,267 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,931 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald outer edge

tow bar electric fault [brake fog n/s indicatior]

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,759 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

slight water damage front number plate

Pass 20 May 2010 26,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2009 24,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,361 miles

rear exhaust box securing clamp corroded

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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BP53 WDG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BP53 WDG, 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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BP53 WDG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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